Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

  1. 1990: First Krafuss Pinot Noir vintage from the Appiano hilltop estate
  2. 2008: Demeter biodynamic certification across the Lageder estate

Facts

Producer
Alois Lageder · visiting guide
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.

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biodynamic biodynamic certified dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion special old world organic pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with pork pairs with poultry pinot nero price premium single vineyard still red

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