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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryPersistent finish

Aroma: violet, chocolate, ripe damson, spice

Palate: dark fruit, elegant, velvety

Deep purple-red Lagrein from Bolzano at 260 m: violet and chocolate on the nose with ripe damson and spice, elegant velvety structure with tightly knit tannins and subtle bitter almond on the finish.

What it pairs with

  • Roe deer or venison The producer specifies game pairings: roe deer, chamois and venison.More wines for venison →
  • Roasted meats Lagrein DOC's medium tannins handle roast pork, veal and lamb without overpowering.
  • Entrecote with herb butter Producer-suggested premium cut pairing; the wine's dark-fruit and spice meet beef fat directly.More wines for steak →
  • Grilled sausages Bolzano sausages with rye bread are the traditional everyday match.More wines for sausages →

With cheese

Stilfser Local tradition For the more aged wheels Qualigeo recommends Alto Adige Lagrein. Its medium to full body and medium to firm tannin give a longer-aged, stronger cheese a wine of matching weight, and the fat of the paste softens its grip.

History

Muri-Gries has produced Lagrein in central Bolzano since the Benedictines arrived in 1845. The standard DOC bottling represents the cellar's heritage cuvee, raised in a mix of stainless steel and large oak to preserve fresh fruit while gaining gentle structure.

  1. 1845Benedictine monks of Muri (Switzerland) took over the Gries monastery, continuing the Lagrein viticultural tradition

Facts

Producer
Muri-Gries · visiting guide
Grapes
Lagrein
Classification
DOC Alto Adige
Oak
Fermented in stainless steel then aged partly in stainless steel and partly in large wooden barrels
ABV
13.3%
Price
EUR 18-25 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage
First vintage
1845

Frequently asked about Lagrein DOC

What does Muri-Gries Lagrein DOC taste like?

Deep purple-red with violet, chocolate, ripe damson and spice on the nose. The palate is elegant and velvety with tightly knit tannins and a subtle bitter-almond finish at 13.3% alcohol.

When should I drink Muri-Gries Lagrein DOC?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Producer guidance: 5 years of bottle age potential at 14-16 degrees C serving temperature.

What food pairs with Muri-Gries Lagrein DOC?

Game dishes (roe deer, chamois, venison), roasted meats including premium cuts like entrecote with herb butter, and grilled sausages with rye bread.

How is Muri-Gries Lagrein DOC aged?

Fermented in stainless steel then aged partly in stainless steel and partly in large wooden barrels - intentionally less oak influence than the Riserva tier to preserve fresh fruit.

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