Erste + Neue Lagrein Riserva 'Puntay' Alto Adige

Erste + Neue ‘Puntay’ Lagrein Riserva draws you in slowly, then completely. It opens with a heady mix of black cherry compote, ripe forest berries, and crushed violets, followed by whispers of cocoa, warm spice, and a touch of smoky earth. The palate is luxuriously smooth yet wonderfully fresh, layering juicy dark fruit with savoury depth and finely woven tannins that feel polished and effortless. There’s a cool, alpine lift running through the wine, giving it elegance and tension, while the long, lingering finish leaves echoes of dark chocolate and spice that invite another sip. Sensuous, confident, and quietly irresistible.

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Winery Erste + Neue · Alto Adige · Italy · 🇮🇹

Grapes & Type Lagrein · Red Wines 🍷

Method Magic It is aged for Gerhard Sanin. Erste + Neue is one of Alto Adige’s quiet heavyweights; steeped in history, precision, and Alpine attitude. Based in Caldaro (Kaltern), the winery was born from the union of two historic cooperatives (founded in 1900 and 1986), bringing together generations of mountain growers under one sharply focused vision. Their vineyards cling to dramatic slopes above Lake Caldaro, where cool Alpine air and intense sunshine create wines with electric freshness and depth. Owned collectively by local winegrowing families, Erste + Neue blends hands-on vineyard passion with state-of-the-art winemaking, proving that a cooperative can deliver wines of real personality and polish. The result? Bottles like Puntay Lagrein Riserva. Dark, powerful, and refined, capturing the raw beauty and cool confidence of Alto Adige in every glass.

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