COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Lagrein
PRODUCER
Kettmeir
REGION
Trentino-Alto Adige
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Founded in Caldaro in 1919 by Giuseppe Kettmeir, the historic Kettmeir estate is a cornerstone of South Tyrolean winemaking. While Kettmeir is internationally acclaimed for pioneering high-quality Metodo Classico sparkling wines in South Tyrol, they bring identical alpine precision to crafting the region's traditional still wines. Lagrein is one of Alto Adige's most beloved and ancient indigenous red grape varieties. Kettmeir vinifies their Lagrein to highlight its pure, primary alpine fruit and floral typicity, making it highly approachable, elegant, and refreshing while still preserving the natural, savory structure and rich color inherent to the grape.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lagrein is one of Alto Adige's most ancient indigenous red grape varieties.
Fact 02
Kettmeir is renowned for pioneering high-quality Metodo Classico sparkling wines in South Tyrol.
Fact 03
The 2024 vintage faced extreme weather, leading to reduced yields but enhanced freshness and aromatic definition.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2024 Lagrein grapes are manually harvested during the first ten days of October from vineyards situated between 200 to 300 meters above sea level. The grapes undergo traditional red winemaking with skin contact/maceration for 8 to 10 days at controlled temperatures of 23–26 °C. Following maceration, the wine is aged for approximately 5 to 6 months in a combination of large oak casks and stainless steel vats before final bottling. The challenging 2024 growing season, marked by early frosts, spring mildew, and a hot, dry summer with significant diurnal temperature shifts, resulted in lower yields but exceptionally vibrant acidity and well-ripened tannins.
