Region: Trentino-Alto Adige
Zone: Alto Adige/Südtiroler DOC

Wine:

Alto Adige Merlot-Lagrein Riserva DOC

Facts about this wine

Wine: Red wine
Taste: Semi dry
Volume: Strong
Min. alcohol: 11.5%
Mandatory Storage: Min. 2 years
Storage potential: 6 years

This wine has the same grape composition as the non-aged Alto Adige Merlot-Lagrein DOC, namely Merlot and Lagrein grapes. The dominant grape is always mentioned first on the label and only 85% of it can be included in the grape composition, while the secondary grape has a proportion of maximum 15%.

Alto Adige Merlot-Lagrein Riserva DOC is an intense ruby red wine, with garnet red reflections and a characteristic, slightly spicy scent. The taste is dry, rich and slightly tannic.

This type is also known as Südtirol/Südtiroler Merlot-Lagrein Riserva DOC. 

The mandatory aging period is 2 years, starting with October 1st of the harvesting year.

If the label mentions “Vigna” (Gewächs or Wachstum), followed by the name of a place, it refers to a specific vineyard area or a “micro zone”.

The wine pairs well with sausages, venison, roasted meat, semi-hard or hard cheeses.

Great dishes to have with Alto Adige Merlot-Lagrein Riserva DOC

White meat

Sausages

Cheese

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