Lagrein Riserva Di Ora in Ora 2022 "Carlotto"

The Lagrein "Di Ora in Ora" is born in Ora, in vineyards located on the alluvial fan of the Rio Nero, where alluvial soils rich in skeleton ensure excellent ripening even in the rainiest vintages. A historic grape variety of Alto Adige, Lagrein finds here an ideal habitat to express freshness and complexity.

Vinified with fermentation and maceration of about 10 days, it matures for 12 months between large barrels and barriques, followed by further ageing in steel and in the cellar.

With an intense ruby red colour, it offers typical aromas of blackberry and forest berries on the nose, while on the palate it delivers a rich sip, with dense yet elegant tannins and a freshness that is its distinctive trait.

A wine of body and personality, ideal with braised meats, game and aged cheeses.

Technical specifications

Full name: Lagrein "Di Ora in Ora" – Ferruccio Carlotto
Appellation: Alto Adige DOC
Vintage: 2022
Grape variety: Lagrein (6,500 vines/ha)
Training system: Guyot
Vineyards and planting year: Furgl (2006), Raut (1997, 2003), Tschint (2011)
Vineyard surface: 1.7 hectares
Soil: Alluvial, on the Rio Nero's alluvial fan; of porphyritic and limestone origin, rich in skeleton and loose-textured
Vineyard altitude: 230 m a.s.l.
Vinification and ageing: fermentation and maceration of about 10 days with daily pump-overs and punch-downs; malolactic fermentation in steel; maturation for 12 months in large barrels and barriques; blending in steel for 2–3 months; further ageing of 6 months in the cellar before release
First vintage bottled: 2000
Annual production: approx. 19,000 bottles
Colour: Intense ruby red
Aromas: Blackberry and forest berries, fresh and mineral notes, spicy hints
Taste: Structured, tannic yet elegant, characterised by freshness
Alcohol content: (to be checked on label, typically 13–13.5% vol.)
Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Ageing potential: medium (5–7 years)
Allergens: Contains sulphites