Wine at the Table
Lagrein
The short answer
Lagrein is a red Italian wine from Alto Adige, made from Lagrein. It tastes dark plum, chocolate, soft tannin and pairs best with speck, grilled sausage and stews.
- Style
- Dark plum, chocolate, soft tannin, Alto Adige
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 60°F / 16°C
- Strength
- About 13% ABV
Where it comes from
A native Alto Adige grape, traditionally grown around Bolzano.
What you need
- Grape: Lagrein
- Region: Alto Adige
- Style: Dark plum, chocolate, soft tannin
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 60°F / 16°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: speck, grilled sausage and stews.
- 03
Larry's tip. Speck and Lagrein. Mountain dinner sorted.
Larry’s rule: Speck and Lagrein. Mountain dinner sorted.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Lagrein?
Lagrein pairs well with speck, grilled sausage and stews.
What grape is Lagrein made from?
Lagrein, grown in Alto Adige.
What does Lagrein taste like?
Dark plum, chocolate, soft tannin.
What temperature should Lagrein be served at?
About 60°F / 16°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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