COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Lagrein
PRODUCER
Cantina Valle Isarco
REGION
Trentino-Alto Adige
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Lagrein Cantina Valle Isarco 2020 is a red wine from the Alto Adige DOC in Italy, produced by Cantina Valle Isarco. Lagrein is a historic indigenous grape variety of Alto Adige, known for its deep color and robust character. Cantina Valle Isarco, the youngest and smallest cooperative winery in Alto Adige with 135 members, focuses on producing mineral-rich, fruity, and elegant mountain wines with a distinct character, emphasizing a close relationship with the territory and sustainable practices. The winery's location in the Valle Isarco, with its unique climate and mineral-rich soils, is considered optimal for producing fresh, fruity wines. The 2020 vintage is noted for its success in the region, with Cantina Valle Isarco receiving awards for other wines from this year.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lagrein is one of Alto Adige's oldest indigenous red grape varieties.
Fact 02
Cantina Valle Isarco is the northernmost winery in Alto Adige.
Fact 03
The winery's vineyards are often situated on steep terraces.
Fact 04
Lagrein grapes thrive in warmer, lower-altitude sites.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Lagrein grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for approximately 8 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged for a few months in concrete tanks and large wooden casks, or in large oak casks. Cantina Valle Isarco emphasizes working in harmony with nature and sustainable practices in their winemaking.
