Urban Lagrein Riserva corresponds to our interpretation of the oldest autochthonous red wine variety in South Tyrol. A wine with almost timeless charm. A long winter postponed the spring awakening of the vines until the beginning of April. The bud break was followed by further cooling, which delayed full flowering. Things continued to be turbulent with a warm June and a wet July, which prepared the soil ideally for the beginning of ripening. Dry weeks in August with exceptionally low night temperatures and a sunny autumn ensured picture-perfect weather. There were brief periods of rain at the end of September and beginning of October, but many warm days and increasingly cooler nights dominated the harvest season. This started around 10 days later than the usual annual average and also produced significantly lower quantities. The profound white wines of 2021 impress with their pronounced freshness and particularly fine fruit aromas, while the concentrated red wines impress with a ripe tannin structure and fresh fruit body. Color: ruby to dark garnet red. Smell: delicate notes, from the floral scent of violets to the fruity scent of blueberries and blackcurrants. Taste: impressive with the typical bitter nuances, well structured, full and velvety, a hint of bitter cocoa in the finish and, above all, attractive forest fruit aromas.