Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: pear, apricot, peach, floral lift

Palate: fresh stone fruit, buttery lees, mineral undercurrent, balanced finish

Lageder's flagship Chardonnay from the best Loewengang parcels in Magre at 230-330 metres. The vines are among the oldest in Alto Adige (approximately 145 years). This was the first South Tyrolean white to position itself on international markets in the 1980s.

What it pairs with

  • Lobster with vanilla beurre blanc
    The wine's buttery lees and stone fruit meet sweet shellfish; vanilla echoes oak ageing.
  • Roast capon with sage
    Full-bodied white pairs with white meat; high acidity cuts butter, mineral spine balances sage.
  • Truffle risotto
    Loewengang's complexity flatters truffle without overwhelming; lees-driven texture matches risotto.
  • Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano
    Mature alpine cheese matches the wine's depth and old-vine concentration.

History

Loewengang Chardonnay has characterised the history of the Lageder estate, and in the 1980s it was the first white wine from Alto Adige to successfully position itself on international markets. The grandfather recognised the potential of the Magre terroir and the father created the Loewengang Chardonnay; the old vines (approximately 145 years) are among the oldest in Alto Adige.

  1. 1985: First commercial Loewengang Chardonnay vintage establishes the international position of Alto Adige whites
  2. 2008: Loewengang vineyards Demeter-certified biodynamic

Facts

Producer
Alois Lageder · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOC Alto Adige Chardonnay
Oak
Spontaneous fermentation in barriques and large oak vessels on the fermentation lees, followed by approximately one year of bottle ageing
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 35 to 55 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
1985
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
DEMETER

Frequently asked about Loewengang Chardonnay

What does Loewengang Chardonnay taste like?

Pear, apricot, peach and floral lift on the nose; fresh stone fruit, buttery lees, mineral undercurrent and balanced finish on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long structured finish.

When should I drink Loewengang?

Drink between 5 and 20 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant stone fruit and oak; cellared bottles develop honey, hazelnut and pronounced mineral complexity.

Why is Loewengang historically important?

In the 1980s, Loewengang Chardonnay was the first Alto Adige white wine to successfully position itself on international markets, opening the path for the regional white-wine renaissance.

How old are the Loewengang vines?

Approximately 145 years old, among the oldest vines in Alto Adige. They sit at 230-330 metres in Magre on Lageder's Toer Loewengang home estate.

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