{"product_id":"castel-firmian-lagrein-trentino-doc","title":"Castel Firmian Lagrein Trentino DOC","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Castel Firmian Lagrein Trentino DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep and intense in character, with aromas of violets, ripe blackberries and blackcurrants. The oak aging adds subtle notes of chocolate, black pepper, almond, and vanilla. On the palate, the wine is firm and structured, but thanks to its fine tannins and balanced acidity, it remains smooth and approachable. A slight minerality provides extra freshness and length. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCastel Firmian Lagrein Trentino \u003c\/strong\u003epairs excellently with rich and spicy dishes, meat dishes with a powerful sauce, grilled or smoked meat, and grilled vegetables. Also delicious with aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagrein is a special, indigenous grape variety from Northern Italy. It is primarily associated with Alto Adige (South Tyrol), but has also been cultivated in Trentino for centuries. A written record from 1526 even shows that Lagrein was already grown in Trentino at that time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagrein is known for its dark color, firm structure, and beautiful combination of fruit and freshness. The grape naturally has quite a bit of tannins and acidity, which can make the wines powerful, but at the same time keep them well-balanced. Typical aromas include black cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and violets, complemented by spicy and sometimes earthy notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name Lagrein is probably connected to the Vallagarina, a valley in Trentino. The exact origin of the name is not entirely certain; there are several theories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: muli,sans-serif\"\u003eMezzacorona was one of the first cooperatives in\u003ca style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(143, 134, 143) !important\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/italie\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand today represents a large group of wineries from the far north (Trentino) to the deep south (Sicily). The vineyards of winemaker Mezzocorona are located in Trentino and Alto Adige, the region between Verona and the Alps in Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover more wines from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/castel-firmian\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eCastel Firmian winery \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMundus Vini – Gold – 2021 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBerliner Wein Trophy – Gold – 2021 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVinitaly Design Award – Gold Trophy – 2024 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLagrein is one of the historic grape varieties of the region and has been mentioned in Trentino for at least 500 years. This gives this modern Castel Firmian wine a beautiful piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castel Firmian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944372998469,"sku":"28078","price":8.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/7f65dda390242f8174dff8ff948713a8e25123d0.jpg?v=1787299992","url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/products\/castel-firmian-lagrein-trentino-doc","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}