Lagrein
Red wine grape variety
Lagrein — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium(+)
TanninHigh
BodyFull
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for very deep color and strong tannin with dark-fruit concentration.
- Check for violet and pepper notes that keep the wine lifted despite density.
Confidence signals
- Blackberry-violet profile with dense structure
- High tannin and high color concentration
Aromas
Signature
blackberryblack plumviolet
Common
cocoablack peppersmoke
Occasional
graphite
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Alto Adige · Bolzano · Trentino
- Classic styles: Dense alpine dark-fruited red · Firm-tannin Alto Adige red with floral edge
- Style examples: Alto Adige Lagrein · Lagrein Riserva
Common questions
- Is Lagrein a red or white grape variety?
- Lagrein is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Lagrein smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Lagrein include blackberry, black plum and violet. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Lagrein most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Lagrein is most commonly confused with Syrah, Nero d'Avola and Teroldego. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Lagrein grown?
- Classic regions for Lagrein include Alto Adige, Bolzano and Trentino.