In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, violet, leather, tobacco
Palate: concentrated, structured, long
Lamarein is the flagship Lagrein of Erbhof Unterganzner, the Mayr family's historic farm in Cardano-Cornaiano. The cuvée anchors the cellar's IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti range.
What it pairs with
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Aged beef sirloin
Firm Lagrein tannins lock into well-aged beef. -
Wild boar ragu
The wine's leather-and-tobacco autumnal palate matches gamey ragu directly. -
Truffle risotto
Concentrated black truffle umami threads through Lamarein's barrique depth. -
Aged Bergkase
Crystallised aged cow's-milk cheese mirrors the cuvee's salt-and-mineral spine.
History
Lamarein is the flagship Lagrein of Erbhof Unterganzner, the historic farm in Cardano-Cornaiano belonging to the Mayr family. The cuvee anchors the cellar's IGT Mitterberg tier and is a structured cellar-worthy Lagrein from outside the Gries appellation.
- 1999 — Lamarein established as the cellar's flagship Lagrein cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Erbhof Unterganzner Josephus Mayr
- Grapes
- Lagrein
- Classification
- IGT Mitterberg
- Oak
- Extended barrique ageing
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 45-65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1999
Frequently asked about Lamarein
What does Lamarein taste like?
Concentrated dark-cherry and violet aromatics with leather and tobacco depth on the nose; the palate is structured and full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish from extended barrique ageing.
When should I drink Lamarein?
Drink between 8 and 20 years from vintage. The cellar's flagship Lagrein is built for the long haul; young vintages benefit from extended decanting.
What food pairs with Lamarein?
Aged beef sirloin, wild boar ragu, truffle risotto and aged Bergkase. The wine's structure demands substantial protein-and-umami.
What classification is Lamarein?
IGT Mitterberg, the regional indication for premium cuvees that step outside the DOC Alto Adige varietal frame. The IGT designation allows the producer freedom in blending and ageing.