Intense and dark ruby red, complex and versatile on the nose, aromas of ripe berries with cherry and barberry, spicy notes of tobacco and leather, a little licorice and eucalyptus, forest soil, intense and full In the mouth, convincing structure, finesse and character, softness and silkiness combined with concentration and extract, well-integrated acidity, persistent tannins, with a fresh and inviting, ready-to-drink effect, long persistence - undoubtedly one of the most authentic and successful interpretations of the native South Tyrolean grapes of Lagrein. |
Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks at 30 ° C for 14 days, maceration and lowering of acidity by biological way in stainless steel tanks, aging in barrique for at least 15 months |
great dishes, it is a wine to savor and discover that it needs some time in the glass to develop fully |
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1845 is the year of birth of Muri-Gries: the Benedictines, expelled from the convent of Muri in the Swiss canton of Aargau, received as a donation in 1027, took up residence in what in the meantime became the Abbey of the Augustinian canons of Gries. The monks apply the traditional Benedictine rule "ora et labora" also in the convent vineyards. The Muri-Gries winery opens its doors at the beginning of the 20th century. The sale of bulk wine begins: in the ancient cellars mature fine wines such as Santa Maddalena and Malvasia, Lagrein Kretzer and Pinot Grigio (Ruländer). In 1968 the Cantina Convento experienced a decisive turning point: for the first time the wines of the convent were bottled in grand style inside the convent itself. A coherent philosophy based on quality is becoming increasingly popular. In 1985 Lagrein rises to first place in the wine hierarchy of the Convent Winery and begins to show its true profile. Muri-Gries recognizes the values of ancient, local and often neglected grapes. Awareness of one's own tradition receives new lymph. The secret of the success of the Cantina Convento consists in focusing on the quality of its grapes, working with its own resources and developing them further. |
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