Lagrein

Lagrein is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.

Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for plum, wild cherry, earthy and spicy.

The regions that matter for it are Alto Adige and Trentino.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate to low vigour and a preference for preferably warm and sunny.

It blends readily with Schiava, Teroldego, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Watch for the synonyms: Lagrein Dunkel and Lagrein Rosso.

At the table it suits pork chops with fennel & roast potatoes, venison stew with dumplings and strong, hard cheese like grana padano.

The structure.

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

Also labelled.

Lagrein Dunkel, Lagrein Rosso.

Bottles to look for.

• Abbazia di Novacella-Kloster Neustift Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Gries Riserva' Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Porphyr Riserva' Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan Tradition Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Cantina Tramin Kellerei Selections 'Urban' Lagrein Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Cantina-Kellerei Bozen 'Prestige' Grieser Sudtirol Lagrein Riserva, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Cantina-Kellerei Bozen 'Taber' Lagrein Riserva Sudtirol - Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
• Elena Walch Castel Ringberg Lagrein Alto Adige Riserva, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Lagrein: common questions

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.