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Common synonyms: Lagarino, Lagrain, Lagrein Kretzer

Parentage of the grape: Teroldego crossed with Schiava gentile

History of the grape: First mentioned in the 17th century in the records of the Muri Benedictine monastery, this variety may hail from the Lagarina valley in Trentino. DNA profiling proved in 2004 that Lagrein is the product of a cross between Schiava Gentile and Teroldego. This grape variety is frequently added in small quantities to lighter, softer varieties such as Pinot Nero and Schiava. In such a role, it contributes acidity, color, and tannin. Lagrein is extremely productive, but when not overcropped, it can make truly formidable wines.

In 1988, Peter May of Melbourne University brought Lagrein to Australia. Small quantities of the variety are planted in the United States as well.

Characteristics of the grape: deep in color, firmly tannic, with good acidity and flavors of chocolate, herb, and plum. Can have a bitter finish.

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Elena Walch Lagrein Alto Adige - Südtirol
Winery: Elena Walch
Region: Italy » Alto Adige » Alto Adige - Südtirol
Type: Table Wines

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Sweet Potato and Cheese Stuffed Chiles

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Bottega Vinaia Lagrein
Winery: Bottega Vinaia
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Vegan Lasagne

What’s lasagne without ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan? To an Italian, it’s a travesty. But to a vegan or those with food allergies, it’s a delicious, healthy, one-pot pasta dish that is bound to... Read more »

Alois Lageder Lagrein Alto Adige Südtirol Rosé
Winery: Alois Lageder
Region: Italy » Alto Adige » Alto Adige - Südtirol
Type: Table Wines

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Classic Soft Dinner Rolls

This is no fancy artisan bread. These are good old soft dinner rolls, pillowy rounds that taste great fresh out of the oven and slathered in butter or stuffed with something—like in our Pineapple-B... Read more »

Bottega Vinaia Lagrein
Winery: Bottega Vinaia
Region: Italy » Trentino
Type: Table Wines

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Applesauce

A far cry from that overly sweetened, grainy mush that dominates supermarket shelves, this is tart with a hint of sweetness. Try it on latkes , with some braised pork , or on its own. Tart with a... Read more »

201 Premiere J. Hofstätter Lagrein Joseph
Winery: J. Hofstätter
Region: Italy
Color: Red Wines

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Roasted Cauliflower with Capers and Bread Crumbs

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Alois Lageder Lagrein Alto Adige Südtirol Rosé
Winery: Alois Lageder
Region: Italy » Alto Adige » Alto Adige - Südtirol
Type: Table Wines

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Pork Tenderloin with Apples

Turn your Sunday dinner table into the corner table at a French bistro with a meal that incorporates juicy pork tenderloin and a few French cuisine staples like fresh butter, cream, shallots, apple... Read more »

Tiefenbrunner Lagrein Alto Adige Castel Turmhof
Winery: Tiefenbrunner
Region: Italy » Northeast
Type: Table Wines

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Slow-Cooked Pork and Beans

This Slow-Cooked Pork and Beans recipe from Taste of Home is a potluck favorite for Patricia Hager of Nicholasville, Kentucky when shes looking for an grilling recipe for a meal or holiday gathering Read more »

Terlan Lagrein Rosato
Winery: Cantina Terlan
Region: Italy » Alto Adige
Color: Rosé Wines

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Sweet Potatoes with Horseradish

This casserole can be baked ahead and reheated in the microwave at the last minute, thus freeing the overburdened Thanksgiving oven. Read more »

La Vis Lagrein
Winery: Cantina La Vis
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige
Type: Table Wines

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Slow Cooker Hot Fruit Salad

This thick, chutney-like fruit salad, slow-cooked to allow the flavors to deliciously blend, is a perfect accompaniment for roast pork or chicken. Read more »

Kellerei-Cantina Tramin Lagrein Alto Adige Südtirol
Winery: Kellerei-Cantina Tramin
Region: Italy » Alto Adige » Alto Adige - Südtirol
Type: Table Wines

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Sweet Potato Spice Cake with Fresh Ginger & Pecan Streusel Topping

This cake is incredibly moist, thanks to the sweet potato, and the fresh ginger adds a vibrancy that other spice cakes can only dream of. One piece is never enough. Read more »

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Robust Italian Varietals in the Heart of Oregon Pinot Noir Country

Smack dab in the middle of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir country, you may not expect to find big, bold Italian varietals, but a visit to Remy Wines will get you just that. Specializing in single vineyard Italian varietal wines like Barbera, Sangiovese, ...

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What's new on Snooth

So much happens here at Snooth each week that it's easy not to notice some of the newest developments. Just last week, for example, we conducted our second virtual tasting, in this case with Michael Twelftree winemaker extraordinaire of Australia's Tw...

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We got started last time with a short list of cellarable wines that won’t break the bank. I only touched on Portugal and Spain, and judging from the response, it looks like we’re going to have to dig a bit deeper to satisfy every palate out there!

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Top Alto Adige Lagrein

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Lagrein (Italy)

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Manincor Lagrein (2010)

Winery: Manincor
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige » Vigneti Delle Dolomiti Igt
Varietal: Lagrein
Type: Table Wines
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Mike Madaio

Day 1: Gamay on 'roids. Big violet aroma, dark fruits. Tons of acidity and tannin. Day 2: Oak-forward, with caramel and some nice funky earth. Still big, but also delicious and refreshing. Pair with some grilled or roasted meat!

Manincor Lagrein (2010)

Winery: Manincor
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige » Vigneti Delle Dolomiti Igt
Varietal: Lagrein
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

ruby red and blackberry fruit aromas coarsed with bits of peppery spice notes and currants. Bright acidity, spice and more earthiness of the palate. I believe will taste excellently with food.

Manincor Lagrein (2010)

Winery: Manincor
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige » Vigneti Delle Dolomiti Igt
Varietal: Lagrein
Type: Table Wines
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jtryka

2010 Manincor Lagrein, tasted with Count Michael Gross-Enzenber of Manincor - this is a whole other country when it comes to wine, as the Lagrein is a unique grape to the Alto Adige. This is a mountain red wine, and it really seems that way with some ...

Santa Barbara Winery Lagrein Santa Ynez Valley Joughin Vineyard (2006)

Winery: Santa Barbara Winery
Region: USA » California » Santa Barbara County » Santa Ynez Valley
Varietal: Lagrein
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Mr Dolce

Cork and barrel scent emanates which makes for a illustrious fresh barrel tasting appeal. A gentle twirl paints the glass an deep ruby. Layered fruit and a light jam feel. Rich tangy finish.

Alois Lageder Lagrein Alto Adige Südtirol Lindenburg (2004)

Winery: Alois Lageder
Region: Italy » Alto Adige » Alto Adige - Südtirol
Varietal: Lagrein
Type: Table Wines
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barri0s1872

Wow this is an amazing wine: dark chocolate cherries, herbal and acidic notes, almost a rustic vegetal woodsiness that tingles the nose greatly. i love this medium bodied wine worth the money!!!! It makes me like Italy all over again!

Alta Luna Phases (2009)

Region: Italy » Trentino
Varietal: Teroldego , Lagrein , Merlot
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InWineTruth

Opaque black ruby hue, rich aromas of dark fruits, tobacco and spice; flavor notes of bright black cherries, black plums and fresh currants with coffee tones and silky tannins for a moderately long finish. Good IGT Dolomite value.

Remy Wines Illahe Vineyard Lagrein (2009)

Winery: Remy Wines
Varietal: Lagrein
Color: Red Wines
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Julia Crowley

Super dark and inky red color in the glass with a glowing halo of bright ruby red. Vibrant aromas of plums and raspberries were highlighted by leather and vanilla. In the mouth, round supple tannins and bright acidity with a gorgeous velvet-like textu...

Nals Margreid Lagrein Gries Riserva (2009)

Winery: Nals Margreid
Varietal: Lagrein
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose was dark and spicy with intense red berry fruit, cinnamon, dark chocolate and earthy minerals. On the palate, it was medium-bodied and silky, showing masses of raspberry fruit with a tart twinge leading to a finish of red berries, herbs and to...

J. Hofstätter Lagrein Alto Adige Südtirol Steinraffler (1999)

Winery: J. Hofstätter
Region: Italy » Alto Adige » Alto Adige - Südtirol
Varietal: Lagrein
Type: Table Wines
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Eric Guido

The nose was full of dark red fruits, fall leaves, caramel, musk and damp earth. It was hard to take my nose from this glass as it continued to evolve over the course of the meal. On the palate it was soft and elegant while showing black cherry, plum...

Manincor Lagrein (2010)

Winery: Manincor
Region: Italy » Trentino-alto Adige » Vigneti Delle Dolomiti Igt
Varietal: Lagrein
Type: Table Wines
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Nicki Gig

really yummy stone fruits, some citrus and peach notes. great balance of acid, fruits, and flavors. Enjoyable on its own, refreshing and complex

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Lagrein on Snooth

  • March 2009

    I'm headed to a wine/cigar dinner this weekend and the main course is featuring a nice piece of prime-rib (my mouth is already watering). We're all charged with bringing a bottle to share. Any recommendations...I'm tasked with bringing an Italian wine. I'm thinking anywhere from $15-$30??Thanks Read More

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  • March 2009

    One region of the wine world I haven't yet conquered (or really paid any attention to at all!) is Italy. This Friday, I'm entertaining some clients at an Italian restaurant, and I'd like to be able to pick a bottle without having *too* long a conversation with the sommelier. The wine list is exclusively Italian.I'll be looking for a red wine, ... Read More

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  • Cantina Convento Muri-Gries Lagrein Alto Adige Südtirol 2007

    March 2009

    Cantina Convento Muri-Gries Lagrein Alto Adige Südtirol 2007

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    3.75 starsAppearance: opaque ruby coreNose: medium+ intensity with aromas of raisin, dates, floral, blueberry, roses and plumPalate: medium+ acidity, medium_ tannins, long length, medium+ concentration; flavors of plum, date, floral and slight bitterness on the finish. Read More

    Wine review by lglover


  • March 2009

    Why do you think is the red german wine called Dornfelder not so popular like others Read More

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  • Manincor Red Blend Vigneti Delle Dolomiti IGT Reserve del Conte 2004

    March 2009

    Manincor Red Blend Vigneti Delle Dolomiti IGT Reserve del Conte 2004

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    I had this wine for Valentine's day, brought along with us to Mosca's, an ... ... ... cabernet sauvignon and lagrein, a very light but aromatic red grape. It had a subtle nose but a strong finish, light on tannins, with hints of chocolate. It was a wonderful surprise, I'm just trying to figure out where I can buy more in Louisiana now, it's... Read More

    Wine review by new orleans


  • Elena Walch Lagrein Alto Adige - Südtirol Riserva Castel Ringberg 2003

    March 2009

    Elena Walch Lagrein Alto Adige - Südtirol Riserva Castel Ringberg 2003

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    No written review

    Wine review by beeflo


  • Alois Lageder Lagrein Alto Adige - Südtirol Rosé 2006

    February 2009

    Alois Lageder Lagrein Alto Adige - Südtirol Rosé 2006

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    No written review

    Wine review by ayacoco


  • February 2009

    So What's the chance that you go to the cellar and pop open a bottle and ... that, but I had opened a $20 Lagrein and a $15 Montepulciano. Hey, I'll give up those two bottles that total $35 for the chances of my next $100+ bottle being a perfect wine, over and over again until my luck runs out. But my chances are good now. So drink up t... Read More

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  • Cantina Produttori Santa Maddalena/Cantina di Bolzano A.A. Lagrein Scuro Taber Riserva 2005

    December 2008

    Cantina Produttori Santa Maddalena/Cantina di Bolzano A.A. Lagrein Scuro Taber Riserva 2005

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    delicious wine with duck. bold but balanced, smooth and enjoyable bouquet. Read More

    Wine review by amunson


  • Niedrist Lagrein Berger Gei Red 2000

    December 2008

    Niedrist Lagrein Berger Gei Red 2000

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    Wine review by kaeptn


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