Dominik Mueller

Tasting note

From the winery with monastery cellars Muri-Gries in South Tyrol (Alto Adige) I have this Lagrein in my glass today, which we ordered at Da Luca. The winery cultivates over 35 hectares of its own vineyards. Among them is Lagrein, an autochthonous variety that has its roots in Bolzano.

That is also where this 2022 Muri-Gries Lagrein grew, still young of course and still very slightly pearly directly after opening. But after a little aeration, it develops into a beautiful food companion. Dense purple colour. A bouquet of wild cherry with a light menthol freshness. In the mouth, the Lagrein is velvety with restrained acidity and soft tannins. The taste continues what was already indicated by the smell: Lots of cherry, freshness and slightly sweet on the finish. The ageing in large wooden barrels of 3,000 to 5,000 litres contributes a subtle woody spiciness. A nice red wine, suitable for game dishes (like the venison goulash with pasta I enjoyed with it) or beef.

Drink from 2023 through 2027.

Tasted by Dominik Müller on Friday, 15 September 2023.