Loading product media…
$19.19−16%($25.59/ℓ)
Recommended price: $22.98
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Ends in:
Technical information
- Producer
- Ritterhof
- Name
- Lagrein Alto Adige DOC
- Variety
- Lagrein
- Vintage
- 2025
- Gradation
- 14.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Forest fruits, spices, floral notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, skin maceration
- Aging
- 6-12 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5-7 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, game, aged cheeses
- Region
- Trentino-Alto Adige
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Alto Adige
- Type
- Red wine
AI
The Bottle of Italy Sommelier
Advice to enjoy this wine at its best.
Let’s talk about Lagrein Alto Adige DOC - Ritterhof
More questions
Sommelier AILagrein Alto Adige DOC - Ritterhof
More questions
Ritterhof’s Lagrein Alto Adige DOC shows a deep, intense ruby color with a slightly softened rim. On the nose it offers ripe black fruit, cherry and plum, accompanied by notes of forest floor and a sweet spice that enlivens its complexity; a mineral thread and a fresh acidic streak keep the profile slim and pleasant, avoiding excess and suggesting a good balance between concentration and drinkability. Overall it displays a savory quality that balances the fruit’s richness well, making it interesting both on its own and at the table.
On the palate the wine is full and enveloping: the tannins are present but smoothed, capable of supporting the structure without weighing it down; the fruit returns clearly while the finish lingers with light earthy sensations. It is a wine suited to structured dishes such as grilled meats, stews and aged cheeses, but it also stands up well to pairings based on mushrooms or roasted vegetables. Serve at a moderate temperature and, if greater openness is desired, allow it a few minutes in the glass. A red that speaks of character without excess, perfect for those seeking structure and pleasure.
On the palate the wine is full and enveloping: the tannins are present but smoothed, capable of supporting the structure without weighing it down; the fruit returns clearly while the finish lingers with light earthy sensations. It is a wine suited to structured dishes such as grilled meats, stews and aged cheeses, but it also stands up well to pairings based on mushrooms or roasted vegetables. Serve at a moderate temperature and, if greater openness is desired, allow it a few minutes in the glass. A red that speaks of character without excess, perfect for those seeking structure and pleasure.
The winery
Ritterhof
Alto Adige / Trentino-Alto AdigeItaliaSince 1967
Winery based in Caldaro (South Tyrol) producing a wide range of South Tyrolean wines across the Terra, Collis and Rarus lines; run by the Roner family and committed to quality and respect for the land.
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Bianco (Weißburgunder), Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Souvignier Gris (PIWI), Gewürztraminer (Traminer Aromatico), Sauvignon, Müller Thurgau, Goldmuskateller (Moscato giallo), Rosenmuskateller (Moscato rosa / Rosenmuskateller), Lagrein, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero (Blauburgunder), Vernatsch / Schiava
- Headquartered in Caldaro, Alto Adige.
- Wines organized into three lines: Terra, Collis and Rarus.
- Managed and owned by the Roner family; current director: Eva Kaneppele.
- Extensive range: from indigenous grape varieties to international classics.
- Wine shop and guided tours available at the estate.
The story
The winery has its roots in Caldaro on the Strada del Vino. According to the timeline published by the winery, its beginnings date back to 1967. The first official winemaker joined in the 1990s, and in 1999 ownership passed to the Roner family. In recent decades the winery has undergone several renovation projects, and it is currently led by Eva Kaneppele, a representative of the newest generation.
Production philosophy
The winery emphasizes the importance of terroir and careful vineyard management: hand harvesting, rigorous grape selection, and ongoing collaboration with local growers. Production is offered across several ranges, from everyday wines to selected bottlings and reserves, with a focus on sustainability and respect for nature.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located in the vicinity of Lago di Caldaro, in the heart of Alto Adige/Trentino-Alto Adige, along the Strada del Vino n.1. The production areas include morainic slopes and hills situated at approximately 320–450 metres above sea level, with the sandy and gravelly soils typical of the lake basin.