In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, violet, barrique spice

Palate: concentrated, velvety, structured

Trigon is Hans Rottensteiner's barrique-aged Lagrein Gries Riserva from selected Bolzano vineyards, in the Cru tier of the cellar.

What it pairs with

  • Roast lamb
    Firm Lagrein tannins handle lamb fat and crust.
  • Wild boar pappardelle
    Game-rich pasta meets the wine's dark-cherry and violet register.
  • Aged Bergkase
    Crystallised mountain cheese sharpens the cuvee's barrique spice.
  • Dark chocolate desserts
    70% cocoa register matches the cuvee's barrique-and-fruit depth.

History

Trigon is the Cru-tier Lagrein Gries Riserva from Hans Rottensteiner. Named for the geometric three-point selection from the Gries vineyard cluster, the cuvee was added to the portfolio in the mid-2010s as the cellar's top barrique Lagrein.

  1. 2015 — Trigon Cru Lagrein Gries Riserva established as the cellar's top single-cuvee Lagrein

Facts

Producer
Hans Rottensteiner
Grapes
Lagrein
Classification
DOC Alto Adige
Oak
Barrique-aged Lagrein Gries Riserva from selected Bolzano vineyards
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 35-50 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
2015

Frequently asked about Trigon Lagrein Gries Riserva

What does Trigon Lagrein Gries Riserva taste like?

Concentrated dark-cherry and violet aromatics with barrique spice; velvety, structured palate with firm tannins, in the cellar's premium Cru tier.

When should I drink Trigon Lagrein Gries Riserva?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. The Cru tier and barrique work support longer cellaring than the Select.

What food pairs with Trigon Lagrein Gries Riserva?

Roast lamb, wild boar pappardelle, aged Bergkase and dark-chocolate desserts. The full body and firm tannins demand substantial protein.

How does Trigon differ from Select Lagrein?

Trigon is the Cru-tier Lagrein Gries Riserva (top barrique selection), while Select is the producer's premium Lagrein from three Gries vineyards. Trigon is a higher-selection single-cuvee expression.

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