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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: cassis, plum, blackberry, nutmeg, white pepper, raspberry, orange zest

Palate: supple tannin, chocolate, coffee, structured

Dense purplish-red Lagrein Riserva from 24 months in mixed barrique-tonneau-cask: cassis, plum and blackberry with nutmeg and white pepper oak; supple tannins and animated acidity, chocolate and coffee mid-palate, raspberry-blackberry-orange-zest finish.

What it pairs with

  • Meat dishes Producer-recommended general meat pairing; firm tannins demand protein.
  • Aged cheese Producer-recommended aged-cheese pairing; the cuvee's barrique depth handles crystallised cheese.More wines for cheese →
  • Dark chocolate Producer-recommended dark-chocolate pairing; the wine's cocoa and coffee meet 70% cocoa head-on.More wines for chocolate →
  • Conversation by a fireplace Producer's atmospheric note - the wine works as a contemplative pour without food.

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. Alta Badia Hartkäse Our pick Mila describes an intense hard cheese with toasted and potato notes and a short, firm, melting paste. A full-bodied Lagrein Riserva, aged in oak, brings depth and firm tannin to match the cheese's concentration.

History

Pfannenstielhof's Lagrein Riserva uses an unusual triple-vessel approach: 24 months across barrique, tonneau and mid-sized casks. Gault & Millau (2021/22) noted the wine as 'extract-rich with intense aromas, very juicy and challenging.'

  1. 2005Lagrein Riserva established with triple-vessel oak programme

Facts

Producer
Pfannenstielhof · visiting guide
Grapes
Lagrein
Classification
DOC Alto Adige
Oak
24 months in barrique, tonneau, and mid-sized wooden casks
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 35-50 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Lagrein Riserva

What does Pfannenstielhof Lagrein Riserva taste like?

Dense purplish-red with cassis, plum, and blackberry aromatics plus nutmeg and white pepper from oak. The palate is supple-tannined and animated with chocolate and coffee mid-palate, finishing with raspberry, blackberry and orange zest.

When should I drink Pfannenstielhof Lagrein Riserva?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. The supple tannins and animated acidity suggest excellent ageing potential per the producer.

How is Pfannenstielhof Lagrein Riserva aged?

An unusual 24 months across three vessel formats: barrique, tonneau, and mid-sized wooden casks. The mixed approach delivers oak structure without dominant barrique signature.

What food pairs with Pfannenstielhof Lagrein Riserva?

The producer recommends meat dishes, aged cheese, dark chocolate and 'long conversations by a fireplace'. The full body and firm tannins support all these contexts.

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