Tiefenbrunner

Turmhof Lagrein

Tiefenbrunner

Turmhof Lagrein

Castel Turmhof is the name of the estate winery. This wine is made from 100% Lagrein grapes harvested at the end of September, fermented in stainless steel tanks with 80% being aged in barriques and 20% aged in big barrels.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet red with aromas of cherries, this Lagrein has a full and round fruit flavor with compact, smooth tannins.

Food Pairing

Pairs excellently with braised or grilled beef, lamb or game and various cheeses.

Castel Turmhof is the name of the estate winery. This wine is made from 100% Lagrein grapes harvested at the end of September, fermented in stainless steel tanks with 80% being aged in barriques and 20% aged in big barrels.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet red with aromas of cherries, this Lagrein has a full and round fruit flavor with compact, smooth tannins.

Food Pairing

Pairs excellently with braised or grilled beef, lamb or game and various cheeses.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Vineyard name:
Castel Turmhof vineyard
Vineyard size:
8.75 acres
Soil composition:
Chalk, gravel, moraine and loam with alluvial soil
Training method:
Pergola
Elevation:
858-1254 feet
Vines/acre:
120
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1948-2003
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1986
Bottles produced of this wine:
20,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
7-10
Varietal composition:
100% Lagrein
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Type of aging container:
80% barriques, 20% big barrels
Size of aging container:
Barriques: 225 L; barrels: 40-50 HL
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
8 months
Age of Aging Container:
1-6 years old
Length of bottle aging:
4 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.9
Acidity:
5.1 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Residual sugar:
2.3 g/L