Elena Walch
Alto Adige Lagrein
Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Very expressive wine at this modest price. Unmistakable Dolomite character with lots of smoky, gamey components. Violets, wild blackberry, plum, peppercorn, savory dried herbs, cedar, licorice and a subtle umami inflection that is very suggestive of cured meat. Enough acidity to remain bright and lifted, and surprisingly soft tannins after just a quick splash in the decanter. This bottle may have been ever so slightly volatile but I would have a difficult time stating that definitively. Great wine for pairing with wild game- boar, venison, and the like.
Very expressive wine at this modest price. Unmistakable Dolomite character with lots of smoky, gamey components. Violets, wild blackberry, plum, peppercorn, savory dried herbs, cedar, licorice and a subtle umami inflection that is very suggestive of cured meat. Enough acidity to remain bright and lifted, and surprisingly soft tannins after just a quick splash in the decanter. This bottle may have been ever so slightly volatile but I would have a difficult time stating that definitively. Great wine for pairing with wild game- boar, venison, and the like.
Jul 4th, 2018
Inky purple-red, moderately extracted pigment. Barrel smoke with a hint of raspberry in nose. Blueberry, blackberry and meaty flavors, rounded mouthfeel, light on tannins initially. Slightly lactic, mineral finish. Some skin astringency. Two hours later, a grainy flavor like barley soup emerges in the finish.
Inky purple-red, moderately extracted pigment. Barrel smoke with a hint of raspberry in nose. Blueberry, blackberry and meaty flavors, rounded mouthfeel, light on tannins initially. Slightly lactic, mineral finish. Some skin astringency. Two hours later, a grainy flavor like barley soup emerges in the finish.
1 person found it helpfulApr 11th, 2019
Killer bottle for 19 buck. Brighter fruit and moderate tannins. Hint tar and BlackBerry. Nice acid. Perfect pizza wine!
Killer bottle for 19 buck. Brighter fruit and moderate tannins. Hint tar and BlackBerry. Nice acid. Perfect pizza wine!
1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2018
What a fun wine. Light, fun and easy yet offers a glimpse of power and boldness. Food friendly with it's bright acidity. Strawberry razz with a whiff of VA and a touch of smoke.
What a fun wine. Light, fun and easy yet offers a glimpse of power and boldness. Food friendly with it's bright acidity. Strawberry razz with a whiff of VA and a touch of smoke.
Sep 8th, 2018Fresh plum and blueberry with a touch of dark chocolate and a whiff of white pepper. Light & smooth on the palate yet with a bit of tannic grip. Not bad at all
Fresh plum and blueberry with a touch of dark chocolate and a whiff of white pepper. Light & smooth on the palate yet with a bit of tannic grip. Not bad at all
May 16th, 2018Dark and gamey. Would have been excellent with chicken, duck or venison, but did not go well with the gnocchi pomodoro that we ate it with.
Dark and gamey. Would have been excellent with chicken, duck or venison, but did not go well with the gnocchi pomodoro that we ate it with.
Jan 29th, 2018
