Lagrein
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"Lagarino" redirects here. For the white wine grape, see Lagarino bianco.
Lagrein (pronounced lah-GRAH’EEN, lah-GRINE or lah-GRI’NE)[1] is a red wine grape variety native to the valleys of South Tyrol, northern Italy. Along with Marzemino, it is a descendant of Teroldego, and related to Syrah, Pinot noir and Dureza.[2]
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Lagrein | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Red |
Also called | Lagarino |
Notable regions | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
Notable wines | Lagrein Scuro, Lagrein Dunkel, Lagrein Rosato, Lagrein Kretzer |
VIVC number | 6666 |
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The name suggests its origins lie in the Lagarina valley of Trentino. It was mentioned as early as in the 17th century, in records of the Muri Abbey near Bolzano.[3]