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Lagrein

Pronounced lah-GRINE

Lagrein is a deep, tannic red from the Italian Alps that gives you Cabernet's weight and structure with a cooler, more mineral edge — usually for less money.

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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Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Alto Adige, Italy

If you like

Cabernet SauvignonSyrah

Wines like Lagrein

DurasCarignanMaratheftikoMavrodaphne

Lagrein: common questions

What wine is Lagrein similar to?
If you usually drink Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah, Lagrein is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Duras, Carignan, Maratheftiko.
Read the deep diveLagrein: The Dark Alpine Red That Out-Broods Cabernet

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