How do you pronounce Lagrein?

Lagrein is pronounced lah-GRINE.

Where does Lagrein come from?

Lagrein grows in Alto Adige, Italy.

What does Lagrein taste like?

Expect dark plum, black cherry, cocoa, violet. Closest familiar reference: a cooler, more mineral cousin of Syrah — dark and structured, but with an Alpine tension Cabernet rarely shows.

Lagrein — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Dark plum and black cherry pulled tight over cocoa, firm tannin, and a cold streak of Alpine minerality.
Where it grows: Alto Adige, Italy
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The region

Alto Adige, Italy

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Lagrein: common questions

How do you pronounce Lagrein?: Lagrein is pronounced lah-GRINE.
Where does Lagrein come from?: Lagrein grows in Alto Adige, Italy.
What does Lagrein taste like?: Expect dark plum, black cherry, cocoa, violet. Closest familiar reference: a cooler, more mineral cousin of Syrah — dark and structured, but with an Alpine tension Cabernet rarely shows.

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