Tramin/Termeno: Winery Tour & Wine Tasting, J. Hofstätter
Explore the wine cellars of the family-run winery J. Hofstätter on a guided tour. Learn all about the vineyards and a vintner’s work. Enjoy a tasting of 6 wines, incl....
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: ripe cherry, wild berry, dark chocolate, coffee
Palate: juicy fleshy tannin, fine coffee, concentrated, long finish
Tenuta Ritterhof's flagship Lagrein Riserva, labelled MANUS in the cellar's top Rarus selection range. Deep dark and garnet red with an almost black core; aromas of ripe cherries, wild berries and dark chocolate, with juicy fleshy tannins and fine coffee aromas on the palate.
What it pairs with
- Slow-braised beef short ribs Lagrein's firm tannin and dark fruit suit slow-cooked beef; the wine's spice register matches red wine reductions.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Roast lamb shoulder with rosemary Full-bodied Lagrein meets lamb; firm tannin balances the fat.More wines for lamb →
- Aged Trentino Grana Mature alpine cheese matches the wine's depth and savoury finish.More wines for cheese →
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
Tenuta Ritterhof's Manus Lagrein Riserva is the cellar's top-tier red, in the Rarus ('The unadulterated') selection - handcrafted and only bottled in superior vintages. Aged in French oak barriques from older Lagrein parcels at Lake Caldaro.
- 1986Tenuta Ritterhof founded by the Roner family
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta Ritterhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Lagrein (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva
- Oak
- Approximately fifteen months in French oak barriques (mix of new and used)
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Manus Lagrein Riserva
What does Manus Lagrein Riserva taste like?
Ripe cherries, wild berries and dark chocolate on the nose; juicy fleshy tannins with fine coffee aromas on the palate. Full-bodied, dry, with a concentrated and long-lasting finish.
When should I drink Manus Lagrein?
Drink between 5 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 45-60 minutes of decanting; cellared bottles develop tobacco, leather and complex savoury depth.
What food pairs with Manus Lagrein?
Slow-braised beef short ribs, roast lamb shoulder with rosemary, or aged Trentino Grana. Structured Lagrein suits red meat and aged cheese.
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