Rating: 3.0/5
This Lagrein from Ritterhof presents with a deep, rich purple colour and clarity, suggesting a fully formed wine. Aromas of blackberry, bramble, and black/white pepper emerge with notes of secondary vanilla. On the palate, the wine’s grippy texture and medium body are complemented by medium plus tannin and acidity, along with red cherry, red plum, and blackcurrant flavours, accompanied by black/white pepper.
At a glance
- Type: Red
- Appearance: clear, deep, purple
- Nose: medium plus; blackberry, bramble, black/white pepper / vanilla
- Palate: Body medium, Tannin medium plus, Acidity medium plus, Alcohol medium, Sweetness dry, Feel grippy, Flavour intensity medium plus
- Tastes: red cherry, red plum, blackcurrant, black/white pepper / vanilla
- Finish: medium plus
- Development: Fully Developed
- Readiness: drink now but it will age
- Balanced: yes
- Complex: yes
Food pairings
- Grilled lamb chops with herb crust
- Roasted duck breast with cherry glaze
- Pan-seared venison with blackberry reduction
- Char-grilled steak with roasted garlic
- Spicy chorizo and black olive tapas
- Roasted vegetable skewers with balsamic glaze
- Braised short ribs with black pepper crust
- Seared tuna with blackberry and ginger