Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
Arzenhof occupies a hillside at 250–390 m above the western shore of Lake Kaltern. The southeast-sloping morainic talus cone contains calcareous gravel, porphyry and quartz sand with sufficient loam. The site is influenced by a Mediterranean microclimate. The 25-year-old vines are trained to Guyot and Pergola and yield 40 hl/ha.
Grapes
Lagrein.
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation takes place in open vessels, followed by 20 days of skin maceration. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation occurs in barriques at the end of October. The wine is bottled with light filtration.
Ageing
Sixteen months in small barrels, with one racking. Barriques include 50% new barrels.
Technical data
Alcohol: 13.5%. Acidity: 5.6 g/l. Residual sugar: 2 g/l. Ageing potential: more than 10 years.
Tasting profile
Intense ruby red. The fruit-led nose evokes cherries, blackcurrant and plum. The palate is savoury and gently spicy, with delicate tannins and a soft mouthfeel.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 16–18 °C. Pair with hearty Alpine or Mediterranean dishes, braised or grilled red meat, game, lamb, slow-cooked beef stew, aged hard cheeses and savoury mushroom dishes.
Vintage notes
The product is identified as the 2021 vintage, while its food-pairing text names Carano Lagrein Riserva 2020.
