Elena Walch
Lagrein Riserva Castel Ringberg
Lagrein from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Elena Walch
Our cellar was built sustainably – from natural stone, underground – nearly 150 years ago in Tramin, and has since then been continually modernized and remodeled to become what it is today: one of Alto Adige’s longest-standing private cellars. The most modern wines are all handcrafted here, with respect for the environment and in harmony with nature and in the spirit of ongoing sustainability, using grapes from the best vineyards. The size of the production facilities and the vineyards owned by the family render the estate one of the most productive wine establishments in the region.
Description
Deep garnet hue. On the nose, Lagrein's expressive ripe black raspberry and black cherry fruit, fragrant sage, dark chocolate, earth and smoke, all set in a restrained and well-knit frame. On the palate, powerful with plenty of structure and a subtle sense of tension, with cassis and black liquorice notes which tail off toward a lingering smoke-and olive-laced finish.
Food Pairing
Excellent with rich and spicy appetizers of cold cuts and seasoned cheeses. It pairs well with first course dishes with meat sauce, Lasagne, venison stew, braised veal cheek, Flank Steak, Shepherd’s Pie and Greek Lamb Gyros (pita bread stuffed with shavings of lamb meat and seasoned with salt, pepper, sweet paprika and oregano).