Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Lagrein 2024

Lagrein occupies a niche position in the pantheon of Italian varieties grown in Australia, but if one wishes to see an example from its homeland, look to the Trentino/Alto Adige region in the Italian Alps. Castel Firmian represents the best wines from the Mezzacorona co-op. An opaque maroon hue, on the nose we have aromas weaving through chocolate, leather, bay leaves, soy, coffee beans and cloves, with hints of dried herbs emerging as well. There is good intensity here and a fine line of acidity. The wine has decent length, through to fine powdery, drying tannins. Enjoy this over the next six to eight years, but there is definitely room for it to improve even further.