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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Lagrein on SnoothDecember 2008
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November 2008
What a lovely nose, immediately mineral driven with a very smoky overlay and a ... the finale. Great bottle of Lagrein 91p Read More
November 2008
Hey everyone. I'm pretty new around here, but I love wine and I'm trying to learn more about it. The problem is this: I've become pretty stuck as far as what I've been drinking and need some recommendations. I have tended to drink lots of really earthy red wines, Cotes du Rhone, Gigondas, Tempranillo, Monastrell and the like. I love all of these... Read More
October 2008
It had been many years since I had visited the cantina of Fedrizzi and this was ... to a pair of Teroldego, a Lagrein and a Pinot Bianco, all from their own 5 hectares of vines. The wines are very expressive of their origins and are made in a slightly rustic, gutsy style though the Due Vigneti Teroldego bottling is decidedly more polished and m... Read More
October 2008
What a wonderful nose this has right off the bat, redolent of spicy fruit, ... ... ... This really speaks of Lagrein and while it may lack a bit of complexity it makes up for it with its zesty exuberance. 92p Read More
October 2008
First time I tried a red wine from this region in Italy. Very nice wine; smooth, fruity and delicious. Read More
October 2008
Just right and ready to drink. Great bottle to turn you into a lover of Lagrein. Vibrant acidity and medium body, a great food wine that refreshes the palette with strawberry and plums. Gorgeous fresh finish. Read More
September 2008
If I had to choose a favorite producer in Trentino in would have to be ... and ... and lemon drop finale. 87ptsLagrein Kretzer 2007This Rose is very typical of the region and its unusually pale color belie the lovely and intense notes of watermelon, green oily herbs, and mineral tones on the nose. Again clear and clean in the mouth with spicy ... Read More
September 2008
This Rose is very typical of the region and its unusually pale color belie the lovely and intense notes of watermelon, green oily herbs, and mineral tones on the nose. Again clear and clean in the mouth with spicy strawberry fruit upfront, a touch of mineral mouthgrab across the midpalate and a bit of floral and herbaciousness tones on the brisk... Read More
September 2008
Light Pink that hints towards a Provence Rose, but doesn't quite get there. It's breezy to drink, very refreshing, but doesn't wasn't too delicate. Read More
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