This Lagrein comes Gries, a pleasant district of Bozen (Bolzano), the capital of South Tyrol. It grows on deep and well aerated gravel soils. Lagrein, aged in oaken barrels, is a strong and elegant wine with an unmistakable bitter berry scent and a likeable flavour of vanilla and violets.
It goes well with all robust dishes, especially with traditional South Tyrolean cuisine, game, red meats and savoury cheeses.
Enjoy it at about 16-18°C.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 10.00 %
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kellerei St. Pauls Lagrein Alto Adige - Sudtirol" the vintage 2013 on 01.07.2016 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kellerei St. Pauls Lagrein Alto Adige - Sudtirol" the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2016 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Vinum Wine Magazine:
14 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Kellerei St. Pauls Lagrein Alto Adige - Sudtirol" the vintage 2009 on 01.05.2011 with 14 of 20 points.
The St. Pauls Winery, also known as Cantina San Paolo, is a renowned winegrowing cooperative in the heart of South Tyrol, Italy. The winery was founded in 1907 by 23 winegrowers who joined forces to jointly market their wines. Today, the cooperative has more than 200 members and cultivates a total of around 190 hectares of vineyards. The St. Pauls Winery is known for its high-quality wines made the region's indigenous grape varieties such as Vernatsch, Lagrein and Gewürztraminer, but also international varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Merlot. The winery's vineyards are located at an altitude of 250 to 750 metres above sea level and benefit the region's climatic conditions, which are characterised by mild temperatures, plenty of sunshine and cool nights. A special focus of the St. Pauls Winery is on sustainable wine production. The cooperative has committed itself to the guiding principle of "quality instead of quantity" and relies on careful cultivation of the vineyards in order to conserve natural resources and minimise environmental pollution. Modern technologies are also used to ensure gentle winemaking. The wines of the St. Pauls Winery are award-winning and attract international attention. Particularly noteworthy are the Gewürztraminer, which is considered one of the best in all of South Tyrol, and the Pinot Noir, which is considered one of the best in Italy. The wines of the St. Pauls Winery are characterised by a fine balance of fruitiness and elegance and stand out for their high quality and authenticity. Overall, the St. Pauls Winery is one of the leading winegrowing cooperatives in South Tyrol and stands for high-quality wines that are characterised by the diversity and beauty of the region. With its commitment to sustainability and gentle wine production, the winery also sets an example for environmental protection and responsible agriculture.
The classical bacon is produced of the best piece of the leg. Refined with spices, mountain herbs and salt, the bacon is pickled for 20 days. After a cold smoke phase with beechwood filings the bacon sides are matured for a total of 5 months in our pure mountain air at controlled temperature.
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