San Michele Appiano Sanct Valentin Lagrein Riserva 2023 Alto Adige

A Riserva red wine from San Michele Appiano, made from Lagrein grown on a south-east facing slope near the Wangger farm in Leitach, at the entrance to the Isarco Valley. It matures for 12 months in small oak barrels and a further 6 months in larger barrels, followed by bottle ageing. An elegant mountain red, it has well-integrated acidity and considerable ageing potential. It suits substantial meat dishes, particularly game. Dark ruby in colour, it shows coffee, cocoa and forest fruits on the nose, with a hint of undergrowth. The palate is long, round and powerful, and the finish is impressively persistent.