2004 Cantina Terlan Lagrein Riserva "Porphyr"

SKU #1035501

92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The estate’s top Lagrein, the 2004 Lagrein Porphyr bursts from the glass with concentrated, sweet dark fruit, licorice and violets in a rich, structured, mineral-driven expression of Lagrein. It offers outstanding depth and delineation in its aromas and flavors, but it also needs a few years of bottle age to shed some of its baby fat and integrate its new French oak. Named after the mineral-rich volcanic rocks that are a prominent feature of the terrain, Terlano’s Porphyr is a reference point for fine Lagrein. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020." (10/07)

Price: $41.99

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Varietal:

Lagrein

- This lesser known red varietal grown in Italy's Trentino-Alto-Adige is said to be a cousin of Syrah. It's made into intensely deep red wines that are at once broad and elegant, and most often labeled Lagrein Dunkel or Lagrein Scuro. It's also occasionally made into a rosé -Lagrein Rosato - but these are rarely imported into the United States. Characterized by dark fruit, chocolaty undertones, fresh herbs and good acidity that complements the varietals more rustic tannins.
Country:

Italy

- Once named Enotria for its abundant vineyards, Italy (thanks to the ancient Greeks and Romans) has had an enormous impact on the wine world. From the shores of Italy, the Romans brought grapes and their winemaking techniques to North Africa, Spain and Portugal, Germany, France, the Danube Valley, the Middle East and even England. Modern Italy, which didn't actually exist as a country until the 1870s, once produced mainly simple, everyday wine. It wasn't until the 1970s that Italy began the change toward quality. The 1980s showed incredible efforts and a lot of experimentation. The 1990s marked the real jump in consistent quality, including excellence in many Region that had been indistinct for ages. The entire Italian peninsula is seeing a winemaking revolution and is now one of the most exciting wine Region in the world. For our entire Italian wine selection, click here. Click for a list of bestselling items from all of Italy.
Sub-Region:

Trentino-Alto Adige