Mayr Nusserhof

• September 2012

  Coming from the rugged Dolomite Mountains along the border of Austria in North Central Italy, Lagrein is the iconic red grape of Italy’s Alto Adige region. In some ways, the wines are similar to Syrah, though perhaps with a more obvious appeal and richer fruit in youth. At their best, these are medium-bodied and quite fresh, yet at the same time... Read More

  From the article Lagrein: The Iconic Grape of Alto Adige

  
  
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  June 2010

  Heinrich Mayr-Nusser Lagrein Südtirol-Nusserhof Riserva 2005

  Snoothrank:

  Somewhat similar to a Mencia. Nose of waxy, perfumed sweet dried fruit with a hint of nail polish. Very ripe not sweet but savory slightly sour fruit, almost chewy, with smoked meat notes. Seems a bit watery mid-palate but has a chewy depth to the wine. Unremarkable finish of fruit and meat notes. Body medium, acid medium. Dry. Read More

  Wine review by dynowine

  
  

• March 2010

  There’s not much a wine guy can do when talk comes round to St. Patty’s Day. There are the usual green suggestions--Vinho Verde, Patricia Green Pinot Noir, Domaine Chandon’s green sparkling wine--but no real Irish wine. I could always turn to Whiskey, but in an effort to keep peace in the world, particularly the small corner I inhabit, I’ll turn... Read More

  From the article The Country Cooking of Ireland

  
  
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  January 2010

  Heinrich Mayr Nusserhof Tyroldego Vino da Tavola 2006

  Snoothrank:

  A deep dark red in the glass. The nose is full of raspberry, plum, leather and a bit of rubber. The palate is where this really came to life for me as it showed a tremendous amount of fruit but all kept in check by brisk acidity. Blackberry, blueberry, cranberry and sometimes sour apple. It seemed to change with every sip. Citrus rind and pepper... Read More

  Wine review by Eric Guido

  
  
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  November 2008

  Lagrein Riserva Mayr-Nusser 2000

  Snoothrank:

  What a lovely nose, immediately mineral driven with a very smoky overlay and a big white pepper crusted bresaola top note. Slowly the core of very ripe black raspberry fruit emerges with complicating notes of green olive, green coffee bean, and grilled bratwurst emerge making my mouth water. In the mouth this is medium bodied with fine balance a... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

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