Alois Lageder, Merlot, Alto Adige

Weekly tasting group #113; a mixed set of red wines. (@ BS) : Transparent red. In the bouquet red berries and herbs and lavender. On the palate creamy red berries, soft acidity and mild tannin. No more notes. Correct and clean wine, but nothing really exclusive.

Appearance: Bright and clear, medium garnet in color, with paler rims and legs. Nose: Clean, medium intensity, with developing aromas of black cherry, blackberry, prune, black olive, fruit cake, mint and lavendar. Palate: Dry with medium and lively acidity, medium tannin of ripe and silky texture, the wine has medium alcohol and medium body, showing medium intensity flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum, black olive and black pepper, finishing with medium length. Conclusion: Good quality mid-priced Italian Merlot with a …

Appearance: Bright and clear, medium (-) ruby with wide fading rims and legs Nose: Clean, medium intensity and youthful aromas of black cherry, raspberry, plum, fruit cake, stewed red fruit, smoke, rose. Palate: Dry, medium acidity and medium (-) tannin, resolved and smooth. Medium alcohol, with medium (-) body and medium intensity flavors of raspberry, plum, fruit cake, white pepper, a bit herbaceous. Medium length. Conclusion: Acceptable quality Italy Merlot showing a young stewed red fruit with also some herbaceous …

Erdige Himbeere in der Nase, dazu leichte Minze. Gut eingebundene Tannine, leichte Alkoholkuppe, aber eigentlich sehr rund

Monthly Tasting Group HWS #024; Italy; Alto Adige (By FN) : Blood red. Sweet bouquet with ripe raspberries and strawberries. Full bodied and a bit fat, but not really complex. Short finish. There is some fresh acidity lacking.