Grape variety: Lagrein - Alto Adige DOC
Production area: This is one of South Tyrol's native vines which flourishes in the hillsides around Tramin and in good sites at Ora/Auer on the opposite side of the Adige Valley.
Soils: clay and sand
Wine-making: The grapes are destemmed and crushed in the usual manner, and fermented for 10 days at 28 °C. During this period the skins are kept constantly submerged. Towards the end of the fermentation we allow the temperature to climb in order to extract as much colour, aroma and flavour as possible.
Organoleptic characteristics: Full, bright ruby in colour, this is an extremely typical Lagrein, very easily recognisable. It is immediately impressive due to the excellent equilibrium between intensity and complexity, between spice and small woodland berry fruits and violets. Its fragrance is striking, clear, captivating and fresh. Very harmonious on the palate, with good tannin, full, broad, velvety, round and long, spicy on the finish with well integrated acidity, fresh and delicious.
Goes especially well with: game birds, red meat dishes, poultry and seasoned cheeses
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites Alcoholic content: 13.00 % yr. 2014 Wine Spectator: 88 of 100 Points. "Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2014 on 01.10.2015 with 88 of 100 points. yr. 2012 Wine & Spirits Magazine: 90 of 100 Points. "Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2012 on 01.08.2014 with 90 of 100 points. yr. 2010 Wine Spectator: 89 of 100 Points. "Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2010 on 01.10.2011 with 89 of 100 points. yr. 2009 Huon Hooke: 89 of 100 Points. "Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2009 on 01.10.2011 with 89 of 100 points. yr. 2005 Huon Hooke: 83 of 100 Points. "Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2005 on 01.03.2008 with 83 of 100 points. yr. 2005 Wine Spectator: 86 of 100 Points. "Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2005 on 01.06.2007 with 86 of 100 points. yr. 2004 Vinum Wine Magazine: 15 of 20 Points. "Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2004 on 01.04.2006 with 15 of 20 points. yr. 2016 CellarTracker: 89 of 100 Points. "CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2016 with 89 of 100 points. yr. 2011 CellarTracker: 87 of 100 Points. "CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2011 with 87 of 100 points. yr. 2002 Stephen Tanzer: 87 of 100 Points. "Stephen Tanzer" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2002 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2014 on 01.10.2015 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2012 on 01.08.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2010 on 01.10.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Huon Hooke:
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2009 on 01.10.2011 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Huon Hooke:
83 of 100 Points.
"Huon Hooke" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2005 on 01.03.2008 with 83 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2005 on 01.06.2007 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2004 Vinum Wine Magazine:
15 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2004 on 01.04.2006 with 15 of 20 points.
yr. 2016 CellarTracker:
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2016 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 CellarTracker:
87 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2011 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2002 Stephen Tanzer:
"Stephen Tanzer" has rated the wine "J. Hofstatter Joseph Lagrein Alto Adige" the vintage 2002 with 87 of 100 points.
Weingut J. Hofstätter is a renowned winery in Tramin on the South Tyrolean Wine Road, known for its excellent wines and long tradition of winemaking. The winery was founded in 1907 by Josef Hofstätter and is now run by his grandson Martin Foradori Hofstätter. The J. Hofstätter winery covers a total of around 50 hectares of vineyards, spread over various vineyard sites in Tramin and the surrounding area. The winery is particularly well known for its wines the Gewürztraminer variety, which finds ideal conditions on the steep slopes around Tramin. Here J. Hofstätter produces both dry and sweet Gewürztraminer, which are among the best in the region. Besides Gewürztraminer, the winery also produces other varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Lagrein and Pinot Nero. The J. Hofstätter winery places particular emphasis on gentle and sustainable winemaking, which preserves the natural characteristics of the grapes and thus produces wines of the highest quality. The J. Hofstätter winery relies on a combination of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship. The grapes are harvested by hand and gently processed before being matured in modern stainless steel tanks or wooden barrels. The winery also relies on long maturation periods to give the wines a special complexity and finesse. The wines of J. Hofstätter are appreciated worldwide and have already won numerous prizes and awards. The winery is considered a pioneer in the South Tyrolean wine world and has contributed with its wines to establishing the region as a cultivation area for world-class wines.
In our distillery we refine the peel of fresh berries and our mostly homegrown fruits. The spirits reflect our commitment and the very aromatic fruits which uniquely reflect the climate of the Vinschgau valley.
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color: granet-red with violet hues, aroma: berry aromas, with nuances of violets, taste: silky with gentle tannin; fullbodied and persistent
The approach to the palate is solid and lush, with a rush of fleshy dark wild berries, while nuanced tannins give the round body a stable balance and a good constitution for a lengthy aging in the bottle.