Castel Firmian Mezzacorona Lagrein 2023

Again, the Castel Firmian label from the Mezzacorona co-op provides their top wines and this Lagrein is a fine example. This is from the Trentino Alto Adige region in northeast Italy. A very dark magenta, this is quite a herbal style – perhaps a touch rustic for some, but time in the glass (or a decanter) moderates this. There are notes of warm earth, tomato bushes, blackcurrants, even hints of raisins, animal skins, spices, licorice, fungal notes and dark chocolate. A supple texture but the wine does lead consumers to a finish with plenty of grip from abundant, very fine tannins. A wine of medium length with good structure and fine balance, this will prove to be attractive over the next six to eight years.