Variety: 100% Lagrein
Vineyards and Climate: Two thirds of the grapes come S. Maddalena. They give the wine its concentration and elegance. One third is Ora. Those grapes add body and structure.
Soils: S. Maddalena with glacial till and eroded porphyry soils; Ora with alluvial soils
Winemaking: Barriques, long maceration lasting up to 35 days in large casks; ten percent of the grapes are harvested late
Food pairings: Braised and roasted dark meats, game e.g. venison, spicy hard cheeses
Aging: Dark and cool (approx. 12-14°C) with minimum temperature fluctuations
Eye: deep purple
Nose: ripe black cherry, forest floor, tertiary aromas, with an elegant hint of fine herbs
Palate: dense and elegant structure, finely structured delicate tannins, persistent body
Nice to know: The Waldgries estate dates back to the 13th century. Lagrein Mirell was created in 2018 in an experiment with minimum yields. The wine is only produced in outstanding years.
Serving temperature: 18°C
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 10.50 %
yr. 2013 Falstaff Magazin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Ansitz Waldgries Mirell Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 06.07.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
91 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Ansitz Waldgries Mirell Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 01.05.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Falstaff Magazin:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Ansitz Waldgries Mirell Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 23.06.2015 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Falstaff Magazin:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Ansitz Waldgries Mirell Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 12.10.2012 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
89 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Ansitz Waldgries Mirell Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 01.02.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Falstaff Magazin:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Ansitz Waldgries Mirell Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2007 on 15.09.2010 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Falstaff Magazin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Ansitz Waldgries Mirell Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2008 on 15.09.2010 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Ansitz Waldgries Mirell Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2008 with 16 of 20 points.
