Ratings
Rated 90 Falstaff points (2011 vintage); positive community reviews on CellarTracker averaging 88+ points
Identity
| Producer | Alois Lageder |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC, BIO |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Straw yellow with greenish reflections |
| Aroma | Fresh and fruity bouquet with notes of peach, melon, citrus, complemented by floral and mineral nuances |
| Palate | Medium-bodied, balanced, fruity, juicy, and dry with a crisp and lively character |
| Finish | Spicy finish with juicy acidity and average persistence |
| Food Pairing | Aperitif, Fish, Shellfish, Poultry, Pasta |
| Serving Temp | 8-10°C (deduced from typical serving temperature for this style) |
| Aging Potential | Typically best consumed young to within 3-5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | No wood aging for basic Chardonnay; Löwengang variant aged 11 months on lees in barriques (not this label) |
| Fermentation | Fermentation details not explicitly stated for this label; other Alois Lageder Chardonnays use barriques or stainless steel |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 230 to 420 meters above sea level |
| Soil | Calcareous and calcareous-clay soils with dolomitic limestone |
| Vine Age | Vines aged 25 to 55 years (for Löwengang Chardonnay, similar vineyards) |
| Harvest Type | Not explicitly stated |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes sourced from selected parcels around Margreid, Kurtatsch, Salurn, and Buchholz with calcareous soils |
Interesting facts
| Alois Lageder is a family winery founded in 1823, now in its sixth generation, known for biodynamic and organic viticulture in Alto Adige |