Colterenzio
Lagrein Mantsch Riserva 2023
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Aging | The wine ferments for one third in barriques and two thirds in 35 hl wooden vats for about 12 months; after bottling, a further 12 months of maturation in the bottle follows. |
- Name and vintage: Alto Adige DOC Lagrein Riserva 2023, 0.75 litre bottle
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Lagrein from Gries on sandy and porphyry soils
- Vinification: fermentation in steel, 12 months in wood and 12 months in bottle
- Aroma and taste: violet, vanilla, wild berries, pronounced acidity and velvety texture
- Pairing: meats, game and cheeses. Serve at 14-18°C after 1 hour in a decanter
Description
What kind of wine is it
Colterenzio Lagrein Riserva Mantsch is a still red wine from Colterenzio, an authentic expression of the Lagrein grape variety. This South Tyrolean red offers a dry and elegant profile, supported by a full body. Its pronounced acidity blends beautifully with a velvety texture, delivering intense aromas of wild berries, black cherry and morello cherry. The bouquet is clear and well-defined, characterised by notes of violet intertwined with hints of cinnamon and subtle vanilla nuances.
Where does it come from
This wine originates from the Gries area in Bolzano, a region historically suited to the cultivation of Lagrein. The grapes grow on old pergola-trained vines that benefit from perfect southern exposure. The roots delve into alluvial and sandy soils, enriched with a high percentage of porphyry and gravelly sections. This specific geological identity gives the wine an intense dark garnet red colour with violet reflections, ensuring freshness and a high aromatic precision.
How is it produced
Production begins with fermentation on the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks. During this phase, gentle pump-overs are carried out to ensure optimal extraction of colour and aromatic components. The maturation process continues for about twelve months, skilfully divided between the use of barriques and large wooden casks. This is followed by a careful bottle ageing for a further twelve months, an essential step to complete the wine's harmony and structure.
History and Curiosities
Originating from Gries and produced from historic pergola-trained vineyards, the Lagrein Mantsch Riserva 2023 by Colterenzio is a still red wine of superb elegance. It is born from alluvial and sandy soils, rich in porphyry. After two years of ageing, it presents itself as a dark garnet red with violet reflections. The bouquet enchants with enveloping aromas of violet, cinnamon and vanilla, while on the palate it reveals a velvety texture with vibrant notes of wild berries and morello cherry. It is sublime when paired with game and mature cheeses.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Martin Lemayr
- Bottles produced: 1.900.000
- Hectares: 300
It was in the 1980s, South Tyrol was primarily a red-wine region, and the quality was run-of-the-mill. Raifer, a winegrower himself, recognised the potential of South Tyrol as an outstanding winegrowing region: The terroir was cheap, sufficient vineyard area was available and the winegrowers were hard-working and skilled. His first step in his vineyard, "Lafóa", a sunny mountain slope behind the Colterenzio cellar, was to replace the Vernatsch vines with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and, later, Sauvignon Blanc. He also brought in new quality standards: Lower yield for higher-quality grapes and higher-quality wines. It was on this pilot vineyard slope that, with both Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon, the new quality standard measures were introduced.
This quality philosophy extended its reach to all members of the cooperative: new grape varietals were experimented with, and quality groups created. Today, the members and workers at the cellar are committed to working in line with this model throughout the entire winegrowing area, the cellars and for all wines.
The 300 partner winegrowers of the Colterenzio winery are the backbone of the company. They work year-round on their wine hills with their families in order to supply us with top-quality wine grapes in autumn. Read more
| Name | Colterenzio Lagrein Mantsch Riserva 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Colterenzio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from Gries and produced from historic pergola-trained vineyards, the Lagrein Mantsch Riserva 2023 by Colterenzio is a still red wine of superb elegance. It is born from alluvial and sandy soils, rich in porphyry. After two years of ageing, it presents itself as a dark garnet red with violet reflections. The bouquet enchants with enveloping aromas of violet, cinnamon and vanilla, while on the palate it reveals a velvety texture with vibrant notes of wild berries and morello cherry. It is sublime when paired with game and mature cheeses. |
| Origin | Gries (Bolzano) |
| Soil composition | Alluvial, sandy soil with a high percentage of porphyry |
| Cultivation system | Old pergola systems |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 - 30 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 12 months |
| Production technique | Fermentation on the skins in stainless steel at 28–30 °C with gentle pumping over; fermentation and ageing for 1/3 in barriques and 2/3 in 35 hl wooden vats; maturation in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation on the skins in stainless steel at 28–30 °C, with gentle pumping over for optimal colour extraction. |
| Aging | The wine ferments for one third in barriques and two thirds in 35 hl wooden vats for about 12 months; after bottling, a further 12 months of maturation in the bottle follows. |
| Total acidity | 4.8 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |