Rubeno Lagrein DOC

Lagrein is South Tyrol's most distinctive red wine grape variety – dark, spicy, with a tannin structure that needs time to open up. The Rubeno from Cantina Andrian shows how approachable this variety can be when given the right setting.

Cantina Andrian is one of the oldest cooperative wineries in South Tyrol, founded in 1893 in the village of the same name near Bolzano. The winery works with around 200 winegrowers whose vines are rooted in the volcanic porphyry and gravel soils of the Adige Valley – a terroir that gives Lagrein its characteristic depth.

In the glass, the Rubeno shines a deep ruby ​​red with violet reflections. The nose is dominated by dark berry fruits – blackberry and plum – accompanied by a distinct vanilla note from the six months of aging in large wooden barrels. On the palate, it is smoother than many Lagréins: the tannins are velvety and well-integrated, the structure is stable without any harshness, and the finish is medium-long with a light spicy note.

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C. Drinking window: now until 2027. Pairs well with wild boar goulash, South Tyrolean grey cheese or a hearty pasta al ragù.