Ratings
JS 90 · JS 91 · AG 91 · WS 89 · D 92
Identity
| Producer | Alois Lageder |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Certified organic and Demeter biodynamic |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | straw-yellow with a red shimmer |
| Aroma | melon, peach, apricot, poached pear, grape skin, floral honey, summer meadows, thyme, lemon leaves, peonies, salt, minerals, vanilla |
| Palate | rich, lively, dry, light-bodied, crisp acidity, minerality, slight tannins, earthy, mineral-driven, baked apple, dried wildflowers |
| Finish | tight, polished, balanced acidity, clean finish |
| Food Pairing | pâté, ham, cold cuts, fish, crustaceans |
| Serving Temp | 10 |
| Aging Potential | 3 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | One part of grapes pressed immediately; one part kept on skins for 15 hours; one part macerated on skins and stems for about one year |
| Fermentation | Blend of classical vinification, overnight maceration on skins and stems, and extended maceration for several months |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 230-240 |
| Soil | Stony, sandy soils with high limestone content |
| Vine Age | Vines aged 13-32 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes cultivated in Magrè with warm days and fresh evenings due to surrounding mountains; soils full of pebbles and rocks |
Interesting facts
| The winery collaborates with mountain farmers who bring cows and sheep into vineyards during autumn and winter to increase vitality and biodiversity. The winery embraces biodynamic farming and is Demeter certified. The wine is part of the Component line and is a blend of different vinification techniques to highlight freshness and complexity. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |