In the glass
Aroma: red and black berries, spice, pepper, flintstone
Palate: savoury fruit, medium body, lively acidity, silky tannin
Alois Lageder's single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Krafuss Estate on a hilltop in Appiano at 430-450 metres. Garnet with ruby shimmer; pronounced fruity-spicy bouquet, medium-bodied with savoury fruit and silky tannin. The estate is owned by Roland Riz, Alois Lageder's father-in-law.
What it pairs with
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Roast guinea fowl with mushrooms
Pinot Noir's classical poultry-and-mushroom pairing; the wine's silky tannins match white game. -
Aged cheese with truffle honey
Producer recommends pairing with cheeses; the wine's spice and pepper notes meet truffle umami. -
Pork loin with cherry sauce
Producer recommends meats; red-berry register echoes cherry sauce and balances pork fat.
History
The Krafuss Estate dates back to the Renaissance and is owned by Roland Riz, Alois Lageder's father-in-law. The vineyards surround the estate on a hilltop in Appiano at 430-450 metres, with the location's altitude, orientation, soil composition and ample aeration creating ideal Pinot Noir conditions.
- 1990 — First Krafuss Pinot Noir vintage from the Appiano hilltop estate
- 2008 — Demeter biodynamic certification across the Lageder estate
Facts
- Producer
- Alois Lageder
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero
- Oak
- Spontaneous mash fermentation followed by a few months in small and large casks, then bottle ageing for several months
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
- Organic
- DEMETER
Frequently asked about Krafuss Pinot Noir
What does Krafuss Pinot Noir taste like?
Red and black berries, spice, pepper and flintstone on the nose; savoury fruit, medium body, lively acidity and silky tannin on the palate. Garnet with ruby shimmer.
When should I drink Krafuss?
Drink between 3 and 15 years from vintage. Producer recommends consumption between 3 and 10 years; the wine's elegance shows best in the medium-term.
Where is Krafuss made?
From the Krafuss Estate, a hilltop in Appiano at 430-450 metres elevation. The estate dates to the Renaissance and is owned by Roland Riz, Alois Lageder's father-in-law.
Is Krafuss biodynamic?
Yes. The Lageder estate vineyards are Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2008.