Larcherhof St. Magdalener 2017

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Tasting Notes

Medium aromatics of black cherry and crushed rose petals with an enticing smell of minerality. The palate is dry and velvety with cherry, plum, & floral notes. This is medium-bodied with soft tannins; elegant and seamless. 

WINE INFORMATION

This historic estate has been in the possession of the Egger-Spögler family since 1893, but has a viticultural tradition that goes back centuries. Custodians of this land, the Spögler family has looked over the indigenous varietals on the estate for generations.

The vines used to make this wine are around 70 years old and come from one of the most historical wine making regions in the world, Alto Adidge. The grapes are traditional Schiava clones of the Klein-, Mitter-, Edel-, Tschaggele- and Grauvernatsch. While many of these clones are no longer in use in the area, Larcherhof believes this living clonal museum gives the wine a unique, authentic character. While regulations require that no more than 10% of the blend be Lagrein, Larcherhof only uses 2-3%, thanks to the concentration of the old vine fruit.

For years Larcherhof sold its grapes to the local consorzio. It was only in 2008 that the Spögler family decided to begin making their own estate production. The almost Mediterranean climate of the area is an ideal precondition for the cultivation of high quality red wines. Through ecological cultivation of the vines and yield reduction, grapes reach their optimal quality levels. Central to Larcherhof’s sustainable practice is the manual care and harvest of the grapes, as well as the extreme limitation of chemical treatments in the vineyard.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Charcuterie, Cheese, Chicken/Turkey, Duck, Fish-full flavored (salmon/tuna), Pizza, Tomato Sauce

Color/Type:
Red
Origin:
Italy , Alto Adige
Grape Varietal:
97% Schiava, 3% Lagrein
Price:
$22.00 each
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