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Rivus Lagrein Alto Adige DOC

Red wine from South Tyrol

Alcohol: 12,50%
Grape: Lagrein
Production: 10,000 bottles

14.90

Luca Maroni 93
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This wine, purple in colour, is rich in tannins, intensive in colour, harmonious and tangy. It has a light note of violets as well as to aromas of forest berries, fresh cherries and plums.

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with continuous agitation of the marc head at a controlled fermentation temperature. The wine is then aged in small oak barrels for six months, with the bottles laid down for a further two months.

Tasting note

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Alcohol

Aging Potential: 5/10 years

Aging: 6 months small oak barrels, 2 months bottle

Alcohol: 12,50%

Appellation: Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC

Bottle size: 0.75

Grape: Lagrein

Harvest: 2019

Pairing: Dark meats, game and hard cheeses

Production: 10,000 bottles

Region: South Tyrol

Serve: 16/18 °C

Type of wine: Red

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The Pfitscher Family

Dad Klaus is the cellar master, blue-aproned fox in the vineyard, grape whisperer. Mum Monika lead the admin area and office. Their three sons, Daniel Hannes and Marion work in the cellar and marketing area. And least but not last the Grandad Alfred, the grape expert.

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