2022, Alois Lageder 'Krafuss' Vigneti delle Dolomiti Pinot Noi
Vinous 94 (2025)
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At a glance
- Grape
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Alcohol
- 11.50%
- Body
- Medium
- Acidity
- High
- Tannins
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Medium (5-10 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Poultry & Pork, Risotto, Cheese
Why this wine
Pinot Noir in Italy is usually a disappointment; the altitude and cool nights of the Dolomites are one of the few places it works. Light-framed and savoury, closer to Burgundy than to anything else Italian. An unusual bottle and a genuine curiosity.
Our advantages:
Description
How it tastes
Silky and elegant with red cherry, wild raspberry, and gentle spice, showing freshness, balance, and savoury complexity with a refined, lingering finish. Inviting notes of red cherry, wild raspberry, and subtle spice lifted by floral and earthy undertones. Elegant and silky, revealing vibrant red fruit and savoury spice over fine tannins and bright acidity. Layers of fruit, earth, and gentle oak spice unfold harmoniously, reflecting the alpine terroir's precision and purity.
The producer
Founded in 1823, Alois Lageder is a sixth-generation, family-run estate recognised as a benchmark for quality and sustainability in Alto Adige. With a holistic, biodynamic philosophy, the winery combines tradition with innovation to produce wines that reflect their alpine terroir with clarity and finesse. The acquisition of the Löwengang estate in Magrè in 1934 marked a turning point, and today the estate encourages all partner growers to adopt organic or biodynamic viticulture. The wines are crafted by Alois Clemens Lageder, known for his focus on purity, balance, and texture. The 2022 growing season was marked by a dry winter and moderate spring, leading to even budbreak and steady vine growth. A warm, sunny summer balanced by cool nights produced fruit with vibrant acidity and concentrated flavours — an outstanding vintage for finesse and aromatic precision. Grapes were hand-harvested and gently destemmed before spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. Gentle extraction preserved delicate aromas and texture. The wine was aged for approximately 18 months in a mix of small and large oak casks, developing complexity without overpowering the fruit. Minimal filtration ensured purity and finesse.
Food and drinking
Good with poultry & pork, risotto and cheese. Ready now, and will hold for a few years yet. Serve at 15–17°C.
Contains sulphites. Information correct to the best of our knowledge at time of publication and subject to change by vintage.