Tramin : Urban Lagrein Riserva 2019

An alluringly rich and smooth Trentino-Alto Adige red wine

The estate

Located in the heart of Trentino-Alto Adige, in the hills of South Tyrol, Cantina Tramin is one of the most prestigious and ancient Italian wine cooperatives.

With over 250 hectares of vineyards, Tramin's history is written through the unwavering passion of over 300 winegrowing families who share a common goal, to produce high quality wines from Trentino-Alto Adige.

The vineyard

Tramin's Urban Lagrein Riserva 2019 is an Alto Adige DOC wine made from vineyards located between 230 and 300 metres above sea level. The vines range from 20 to over 100 years old and are planted on soils composed of limestone gravel, sand and silt. This exceptional terroir owes its uniqueness to the alternation between sunny days and cool nights, ideal weather conditions that ensure the gradual and optimal ripening of the grapes.

The vintage

A winter marked by heavy snowfalls in the mountains preceded the months of March and April, whose mildness led to a premature but irregular budburst. While the cool weather delayed the flowering period, the combination of heat and humidity in June increased the vineyard’s disease pressure. The summer was particularly dry and was punctuated by rare but violent storms. The drop in temperature recorded from mid-August onwards was combined with alternating sunny days and cool nights. The harvest began two weeks later than the previous year. The 2019 vintage is characterised by elegant, fresh white wines and lively, fruity red wines.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified in large oak barrels. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by malolactic fermentation. The initial 12-month ageing in barrels is completed by a 6-month ageing period in concrete tanks. Following bottling, the wine is aged in bottle for 6 months before being released to the market.

The blend

Lagrein (100%)

Tramin’s Urban Lagrein Riserva 2019: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

This wine is a beautiful ruby to dark garnet colour.

Nose

The nose blends floral fragrances (violet) with delicious fruity notes (blueberry, blackcurrant).

Palate

Full and structured, the palate is seduced by this wine’s velvety feel. Full-bodied, the palate reveals aromas of bitter cocoa which harmoniously blend with notes of wild berries on the finish.

Food and wine pairing

Tramin's Urban Lagrein Riserva 2019 will pair with soups, pizza, meat (roast beef, filet mignon) or mature cheeses beautifully.

Service

For an optimal tasting experience, serve between 18 and 20°C.

Cellaring

This wine from Alto Adige can be cellared until at least 2029.