Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

泰拉諾酒莊格里斯珍藏勒格瑞紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：2354

The 2004 Lagrein Gries is big and powerful, with intense dark fruit and black pepper notes and a full-bodied, if somewhat animal, rustic personality. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2012. Cantina di Terlano is one of Italy’s top estates, something made all the more remarkable considering it is a cooperative. The entry-level bottlings have been among my favorite house wines for many years. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, they offer much varietal character at reasonable prices. They are also a great introduction for readers who want to learn more about the unique wines of Alto Adige. In addition, the estate produces a set of single-vineyard whites and reds which are reference-point wines for the region. The single-vineyard wines typically spend longer on their lees and are aged partly or wholly in casks. The top-of-the-line selections (in fatter bottles) see a percentage of smaller barrels. The Sauvignon Quarz, Gewurztraminer Lunare and Nova Domus in particular represent some of the most intensely flavored, unique and age-worthy wines to come out of the region. Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants, New York, NY; tel. (204) 294-4899

Lagrein is a promising variety from northern Italy with a nice balance between pulpy fruit flavors and acidity. This expression of the grape exhibits aromas of cedar, leather, tobacco, mature fruit and prune.——M.L.(5/1/2009)—— 88