Grape variety: Lagrein - Alto Adige DOC
Production area: This is one of South Tyrol's native vines which flourishes in the hillsides around Tramin and in good sites at Ora/Auer on the opposite side of the Adige Valley.
Soils: clay and sand
Wine-making: The grapes are destemmed and crushed in the usual manner, and fermented for 10 days at 28 °C. During this period the skins are kept constantly submerged. Towards the end of the fermentation we allow the temperature to climb in order to extract as much colour, aroma and flavour as possible.
Organoleptic characteristics: Full, bright ruby in colour, this is an extremely typical Lagrein, very easily recognisable. It is immediately impressive due to the excellent equilibrium between intensity and complexity, between spice and small woodland berry fruits and violets. Its fragrance is striking, clear, captivating and fresh. Very harmonious on the palate, with good tannin, full, broad, velvety, round and long, spicy on the finish with well integrated acidity, fresh and delicious.
Goes especially well with: game birds, red meat dishes, poultry and seasoned cheeses
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" from the vintage 2014 on 01.10.2015 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" from the vintage 2012 on 01.08.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" from the vintage 2010 on 01.10.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Huon Hooke:
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" from the vintage 2009 on 01.10.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Huon Hooke:
83 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" from the vintage 2005 on 01.03.2008 with 83 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" from the vintage 2005 on 01.06.2007 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Vinum Wine Magazine:
15 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" from the vintage 2004 on 01.04.2006 with 15 of 20 points.
yr. 2016 CellarTracker:
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" from the vintage 2016 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 CellarTracker:
87 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" from the vintage 2011 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2002 Stephen Tanzer:
"Stephen Tanzer" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" from the vintage 2002 with 87 of 100 points.
Colour: intensive, dark garnet red. Aroma: complex and multi-layered, ripe berry aromas with cherries and barberries, tangy notes of tobacco and leather, elements of liquorice and eucalyptus, forest soils, dense and full. Taste: convincing structure, finesse and character, soft and velvety nature combined with concentration and extract, finely integrated acidic base, pronounced tannins, fresh and invitingly drinkable, persistent quality - truly one of the most authentic and best interpretations of the native South Tyrolean Lagrein grape
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Elegant and stylish, matured in traditional oak casks
the nicest fruits, guaranteed regional origin & hand-picked processing, the fruits matured in the summer sun. 70 gr. Fruit portion of 100 gr. End product
The climate, the spring water and the soil of this marvelous island add quality and prestige to this product of the highest level: stone milling with dry system at low revolutions to avoid overheating of the product and preserving its organoleptic properties , slow extrusion, bronze drawing, long drying times (30-48 hours) at low temperatures, manual packaging do the rest.
