Lagrein Wines From Alto Adige

Lagrein Wines From Alto Adige – Episode #479

June 5, 2008

Lagrein is a grape variety that a lot of people ar enot fimiliar with and today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 3 of them to see what he thinks of them.

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“Lagrein is also produced in Australia, and has been comercially since …” by JCooper
“Great show Gary! As chance would have it the local Santa Barbara Wine…” by Purple Toothed Bandit
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 H.lun Lagrein SudtirolCaldaro or Lago di Caldaro
2005 Kellerei Gries Lagrein Grieser RiservaCaldaro or Lago di Caldaro
2006 De Silva LagreinCaldaro or Lago di Caldaro

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March 20, 2009

JCooper
Lagrein is also produced in Australia, and has been comercially since 1998, firstly in the Macedon Ranges, at 610m elevation in granatic sand, by Cobaw Ridge. The wines are full bodied, rich, and true to variety.

They are available in limited quantities in the U.S.

http://www.cobawridge.com.au
January 14, 2009

Purple Toothed Bandit
Great show Gary! As chance would have it the local Santa Barbara Winery in my home town produces an excellent Lagrein varietal for $30…. I try to grab a bottle about once a month. It is the only one I have tried but I love it’s bigness and have merely been lazy about seeking out others. I will do so, however, and I’ll let you know if anything blows me away! Santa Barbara also produces a Negrette that is almost just as big and tasty…. have you done a show on this varietal?
January 14, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Good show. You make me want to run to my wine store and grab 10-15 wines ive never had before. I know your angle now! Tricky tricky! QOTD: Never had one ( of course! )
September 11, 2008

Clark
I just drank a California Lagrein from Tobin James. 2005, Paso Robles. Delicious. I’m a convert. Have you tried this?
July 23, 2008

Kath
Great show! I tried a Santa Maddalena Lagrein perl (2002) last year. It was fabulous and on the hunt for more…..Will give the Kellerei a whirl….
July 21, 2008

MattUD
As you would suspect, I have never heard of this wine, and hope to find one soon.
July 10, 2008

kellermeister01
Hi there, we’re the producers of the Lagrein Prestige Kellerei Gries. We enjoyed this video very much! Most wine tastings in the “Old world” aren’t so entertaining and full of passion. Congratulations! Feel free to visit our web page http://www.kellereibozen.com
July 10, 2008

kjdion
I have not….awesome show
June 22, 2008

Dan-o
Really enjoyed this show. I have never had a Lagrein and had never heard of it before this show.
I promise to try one in the near future!
June 17, 2008

yowens
Had no idea what Lagrein is until today- and THATS WHY I LOVE YOUR SHOW!!! Its on the wish list
June 17, 2008

JIKvig
QOTD; Havent had one, and I’m sorry to say, will not have one in a while either, have to little money and to much wine to drink…
June 16, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Back tracking to a couple missed eps. Great show! Love Italian reds! Never even heard of these wines, can’t wait to try.
June 16, 2008

Rossodio
Sorry for the late response, I’ve been unpacking at my new place in New Orleans (awesome place, but it took FORVER to get settled in!)… I’ve tried two Lagreins myself. Both would easily qualify as nice, “different” table wines that are something I’d drink just about any day. the better of the two was the 2003 Colterenzio Schreckbichl Lagrein Trentino Cornell Sigis Mundus. I gave it 89 points, though I might score it 87-88 if I tried it now. It was a bit oaky (nothing compared to cali wines I’ve had, but still, to my old world palate, a bit oaky), but not bad. Still, I haven’t had a Lagrein that has really knocked my socks off.
June 12, 2008

B Kenner
I don’t have the time to watch or reply to most of the shows, but the Lagrein struck a chord.
There was a grand tasting of Alto Adige last Feb. where I tried a dozen or more, in addition to other varietals grown there.

Castel Sallegg LG riserva 2003 very chicken farm /barnyard gary will like
Tiefenbrunner Linticlarus LG Riserva 2005 great nose, length and ripe tannins
H Lun LG 2006 Thin , but similar style to gary’s description
Cantina Terlano Porphyr LG Riserva 2005 noice nose, exc acidity great color
Brig lLG riserva 2005 light, reminded me of pinotage. under $15worth a try
Cantina Bolzano Perl LG 2005 very nice, and also a value about $20
June 11, 2008

pawncop
Good show and I should be included in the group that has NOT tried this grape but will at the first opportunity.
June 11, 2008

Rolf Lydecker
I’m a drinker, not a lurker.
June 11, 2008

JayZee
Absolutely GREAT show!! QOTD: Here we go… I consider myself a pretty serioud wine geek. I have over 1,000 bottles in my cellar. I have tasted at least 60 varietals (and counting). I have NEVER had a Lagrein. I have never even HEARD of a freaking Lagrein. And THAT is why I love this show!!! Yes, I will definitely seek some out, although in Ohio, it may not be available since our wine selection is completely controlled by our big distributor network. Gee, I guess I could order some from Wine Lib.
June 10, 2008

Vinophile
Rookie ex-lurker here, as this is only my third comment. Yet another varietal I’ve never heard of! But thanks to you, Mr. Vay, my hubby and I have been expanding our pals and trying new things. We will put Lagrein on our list. Recent new reds (our preference) we’ve tried and liked a lot are Carmeneres and Tempranillos. Thanks for the tip!
June 10, 2008

Shawn
Not a lurker. Actually, I haven’t missed an episode since I started watching 8 or 9 months ago. AND, this is definitely not my first comment.

QOTD: Never tried one… but I will!
June 10, 2008

pierazzo
I answer to the lurkers call, because it is in my interest to keep listen to Gary
pls lurkers, a mass answer !!!
Lagrain: great charachter, but very good, like the Trentino people.
June 10, 2008

Jsco
The only one I have had is the Girlan Lagrein Laurin 2004. It is a pass in my book, but I want to try more. Yo, whats up with the Chinese wines Gary?

-jsco
June 9, 2008

agentorange
QOTD: No.

We will go and find one, if you promise to do a show on Charbono…
June 9, 2008

Alex Hopgood
Never even of heard of it, will see if i can find 1, but i doubt it
June 9, 2008

Rob P
Never even heard of this wine before. My 21 month old daughter gave her spaghetti-o’s a sniffy sniff yesterday. She was so proud…it was hilarious.
June 9, 2008

Neil
The only Lagrein that I’ve had is Caldaro Lagrein “Dunkel” 2005. As you said in this episode, it is a food friendly wine. It’s been a few months since I had it but I remember that it was nice. I will have to try some other producers to get a better well rounded opinion of this varietal. I had it along side an Aglianicco because I was doing my own little taste comparison. I liked to Aglianicco better but the Lagrein was nice. Thanks Gary!!