{"product_id":"san-michele-appiano-fallwind-lagrein-riserva-2023","title":"San Michele Appiano Fallwind Lagrein Riserva 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fallwind Lagrein Riserva from San Michele Appiano is a still red wine made from Lagrein grapes in Alto Adige. This wine, crafted by San Michele Appiano, displays an \u003cstrong\u003ealmost impenetrable dark red colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a tasting experience of remarkable depth and roundness. Vinification in steel is followed by \u003cstrong\u003emalolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for softening the palate. Careful maturation in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and subsequent resting in steel provide a full structure, resulting in excellent balance and an enveloping persistence on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are sourced from \u003cstrong\u003eselected single vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e in the areas of Gries and Leitach, within the Bolzano basin. In this Alto Adige microclimate, soils characterised by \u003cstrong\u003emoraine and gravel deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e alternate with warm, sandy soils, ensuring optimal ripening of the bunches. The south and south-west exposure promotes constant sunlight, a key factor in developing the wine’s \u003cstrong\u003earomatic concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e and structure. These pedoclimatic conditions authentically enhance the varietal characteristics of this native grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest takes place around mid-October, with careful selection to maintain \u003cstrong\u003elow yields\u003c\/strong\u003e and ensure excellent raw material. After the initial vinification, twelve months of maturation in \u003cstrong\u003ewooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e aim to broaden the olfactory complexity. The nose opens with clear \u003cstrong\u003earomas of cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e, blackberry and dried plum, introducing a fleshy and smooth palate. If allowed to decant briefly, this red expresses its structure at its best, making it ideal to pair with \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tyrolean goulash, game and meat stews.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1907, the \u003cstrong\u003eSan Michele Appiano\u003c\/strong\u003e cooperative winery brings together numerous families of passionate winegrowers. Under the guidance of oenologist Hans Terzer, the \u003cstrong\u003eFallwind Lagrein Riserva 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced from the prized vineyards of Gries and Leitach, in Bolzano. The careful manual harvest in mid-October and the particularly suitable moraine and gravelly soils give the wine a distinctive identity. This elegant red expresses all its complexity thanks to careful ageing in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrique-tonneau\u003c\/strong\u003e, harmoniously completed by a balanced final maturation in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Michele Appiano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45892431282347,"sku":"59253","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/san-michele-appiano-fallwind-lagrein-riserva-2023_59253_1_2d5ddb79-c5fb-41de-8136-ad2f01c49575.webp?v=1773796766","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/san-michele-appiano-fallwind-lagrein-riserva-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}