Heinrich Mayr (Nusserhof)

Riserva Südtirol Lagrein

9.315 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Lagrein
Top Notes For
Adam Kincaid

Here’s a stereotypical Austrian style red, made in northern Italy. I dated a northern Italian red head once so it’s not that I’m unaccustomed to such beauty, you just don’t see it often.

And just like that ex of mine, this is light and dry and amazingly complicated. Bacon grease, cherry jam, Smokey and earthy all together.

The winery’s name “Nusserhof means “nut farm”, for the old hazelnut trees which used to line the driveway to the property.

Here’s a stereotypical Austrian style red, made in northern Italy. I dated a northern Italian red head once so it’s not that I’m unaccustomed to such beauty, you just don’t see it often.

And just like that ex of mine, this is light and dry and amazingly complicated. Bacon grease, cherry jam, Smokey and earthy all together.

The winery’s name “Nusserhof means “nut farm”, for the old hazelnut trees which used to line the driveway to the property.

Jul 22nd, 2021
Shay A
9.2

WNH Italian Night.

This is without a doubt one of the most unique wines I’ve had in some time. Coming from an area of Italy that isn’t far from Austria, had I tasted this blind, not only would I have guessed northern Rhône (just a step above crozes-hermitage), but there is no way I would have taken this to Italy.

A mix of ruby and purple in the glass, you get the sense this will be heavier than the average Italian wine, and it is. But when you smell it, I was immediately taken to northern Rhône. A beautiful array of potpourri, dried black cherries, bacon fat, cracked black pepper, iron, and juniper berries (added notes of charcoal and dried plums on day two). Vibrant acidity on the palate. I followed this for two days, the first with about 90mins of a decant and it bulked up throughout the night. Heftier on day two. Underripe black cherries, grilled red and black fruits, tar, forest floor, and some funk trying to channel its way in. I don’t have a lot of experience with the lagrein grape, but this is a syrah imitator. Really enjoyed this.

WNH Italian Night.

This is without a doubt one of the most unique wines I’ve had in some time. Coming from an area of Italy that isn’t far from Austria, had I tasted this blind, not only would I have guessed northern Rhône (just a step above crozes-hermitage), but there is no way I would have taken this to Italy.

A mix of ruby and purple in the glass, you get the sense this will be heavier than the average Italian wine, and it is. But when you smell it, I was immediately taken to northern Rhône. A beautiful array of potpourri, dried black cherries, bacon fat, cracked black pepper, iron, and juniper berries (added notes of charcoal and dried plums on day two). Vibrant acidity on the palate. I followed this for two days, the first with about 90mins of a decant and it bulked up throughout the night. Heftier on day two. Underripe black cherries, grilled red and black fruits, tar, forest floor, and some funk trying to channel its way in. I don’t have a lot of experience with the lagrein grape, but this is a syrah imitator. Really enjoyed this.

Jun 30th, 2020
Caleb Schiff

Amazing value

Amazing value

Oct 3rd, 2019
Matt Bernstein

Dark. Love it.

Dark. Love it.

1 person found it helpfulNov 7th, 2018
Mark Flesher

Interesting bottle enjoyed tonight. This comes from a region of Italy that is very close to Austria, any region where most people speak German. Don't think I've ever had a Lagrein before. Surprisingly medium-plus bodied. Thought it would have been leaner. News of plum, bacon fat, raspberry pie. The entry of this is surprisingly sweet. More of a mulberry and a hint of tart cherry, with the middle going to more of a forest floor, mushroom risotto. Finishes actually quite round for a young wine that I believe has many years ahead of it. Not sure I would have guessed this one was Italian if served blind. Went well with the mushroom, spinach and herb butternut squash lasagna.

Interesting bottle enjoyed tonight. This comes from a region of Italy that is very close to Austria, any region where most people speak German. Don't think I've ever had a Lagrein before. Surprisingly medium-plus bodied. Thought it would have been leaner. News of plum, bacon fat, raspberry pie. The entry of this is surprisingly sweet. More of a mulberry and a hint of tart cherry, with the middle going to more of a forest floor, mushroom risotto. Finishes actually quite round for a young wine that I believe has many years ahead of it. Not sure I would have guessed this one was Italian if served blind. Went well with the mushroom, spinach and herb butternut squash lasagna.

Jan 11th, 2020
Jodi Suguitan

@ Tanica

@ Tanica

Aug 24th, 2019
J. Kim
9.5

Can't imagine this could be bettered.

Can't imagine this could be bettered.

Jan 15th, 2019
Adam Wills

First Love

First Love

Dec 14th, 2018
Gwen

At Rezdora

At Rezdora

Oct 30th, 2019
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.1

Jens had this 5 years ago

Jens had this 5 years ago

May 13th, 2019