2021 Ferruccio Carlotto Lagrein Riserva ‘Di Ora in Ora’

100% sustainable Lagrein from vines grown along the slopes of a stunning mountain valley amid the idyllic scenery of the Italian Dolomites, where jagged peaks pierce crystal-clear skies over a patchwork of conifer forest and verdant meadows. Aged in large, older oak botte, very small percentage aged in new oak barrique. 13.5% alcohol. The nose is deep and aromatic, with notes of black plum, dark cherry, and violet, interwoven with sophisticated hints of cocoa, sweet spice, and a touch of smoke. On the palate, it’s full-bodied yet graceful, with a core of rich, dark fruit supported by firm, velvety tannins and a fresh, balancing acidity. The finish is long, polished, and persistent. A superb, age-worthy Lagrein that will reward cellaring. Ferruccio Carlotto and his daughter Michela farm a tiny estate of several acres in the Alto Adige town of Ora, south of Bolzano.