Grape varieties: Chardonnay
Description: Brilliant, straw-yellow colour with light green hints. The aroma is delicate with pronounced notes of subtropical fruit. Quite intense flavour and a good, medium-bodied structure, coupled with lively acidity.
Suggested Food: As an aperitif, with starters, salads, all types of seafood (fish and shellfish), chicken, pasta.
yr. 2018 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2018 on 01.06.2019 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2014 on 01.09.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2011 on 01.05.2012 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2018 on 01.10.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2017 on 01.09.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2015 on 01.02.2017 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2014 on 01.02.2016 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2014 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Vinum Wine Magazine:
14 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2014 with 14 of 20 points.
yr. 2011 Jeannie Cho Lee:
85 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2011 on 01.11.2012 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Spectator:
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2009 on 01.05.2011 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Spectator:
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2008 on 01.08.2009 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Spectator:
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2007 on 01.08.2008 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Spectator:
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2006 on 01.05.2008 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Wine Spectator:
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2005 on 01.11.2006 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Wine Spectator:
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2004 on 01.11.2005 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2003 on 01.06.2005 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Wine Spectator:
83 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2003 on 01.02.2005 with 83 of 100 points.
yr. 2002 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2002 on 01.04.2004 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2001 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 2001 on 01.05.2003 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 1999 Wine Spectator:
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 1999 on 01.06.2001 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 1997 Wine Spectator:
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 1997 on 01.06.2000 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 1998 Wine Spectator:
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 1998 on 01.06.2000 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 1994 Wine Spectator:
84 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Alois Lageder Chardonnay Sudtirol - Alto Adige" from the vintage 1994 on 01.06.1996 with 84 of 100 points.
The South Tyrolean farm bacon is a culinary event of the special kind. An exclusivity, only in tiny amounts available, for gourmets oriented to pleasure to whom among other things also is aware of the great importance of an adequate fat portion. The meat comes pigs who are held appropriate to the species on small-structured South Tyrolean farms and are nourished freely of genetic engineering with especially well-chosen feed. The result are the pigs who prove an especially mellow bacon.
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Intensive straw yellow with green reflexes, fruity with exotic aromas of bananas and citrus fruits, some dried hay, elegant and fresh, hefty and harmonic, clear and pure, juicy and drinkable, soft and full-bodied, minerally, full and fresh finish.
Color: yellow with green hues; Aroma: intensive bouquet with notes of apricots and tropical fruits; Taste: well balanced with a light trace of yeast and vanilla, persistent with a long finish
Bright straw yellow. Fine delicate aroma of blooming elder, quince and yellow gooseberry. Multi-layered on the palate with vivacious acidity. A wine with a smooth elegant body and long lasting aftertaste. This Sauvignon 'Stern' goes very well with seafood und various variations of vegetable rice.
- light straw yellow - vibrant freshness of elderberry and gooseberry, hints of exotic fruits - clear and juicy palate of fruit, then mineral and crisp, the lingering is a dream of a fruit orchard
Winemaking: Guyot system. Harvested by hand in mid-September, just when the ripe grapes are turning color. Soft pressed - Brought to cold temperature to allow a separation of the sediment. Fermented and matured on the yeasts for 6 months in cement vats with the exception of 20% of the Friulano which is kept in 10 year old tonneaux for 6 months.
