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Elena Walch Lagrein Alto Adige 2024 (750ml)
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- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Trentino-Alto Adige
- Grape
- Lagrein
- Vintage
- 2024
- Size
- 750 mL
Description
Lagrein is a red grape native to Alto Adige, in the far north of Italy near the Austrian border. Elena Walch, a winery based in Tramin, made this 2024 from it. The grape is known for a deep, dark color and soft tannins.
Speck, roasted pork, venison stew, mushroom polenta and hearty pasta match its dark fruit and gentle grip. Around 60°F is right, with no decanting needed. It is a red to drink in its first few years, and it works for a casual dinner as easily as for a cold-weather meal.
Questions about Elena Walch Lagrein Alto Adige 2024
- What does Lagrein taste like?
- Lagrein is a deep purple red with plum, blackberry and a touch of dark chocolate. Tannin is soft and acidity is moderate, so it is plush without being heavy. The grape is native to Alto Adige.
- Who is Elena Walch?
- Elena Walch is an architect from Tramin who took over her husband's family estate in Alto Adige and turned it into one of the region's leading wineries. She owns the Castel Ringberg and Kastelaz vineyards.
- What wines come from Alto Adige?
- Alto Adige makes mostly white wines such as Pinot Bianco, Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc, plus reds like Lagrein, Schiava and Pinot Nero. Cool alpine nights keep the acidity high and the aromas clear.