Here's a fine Lagrein from the far north of Italy. The 2012 Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva Castel Ringberg is seamless and smooth. It does not show those rustic and somewhat wild aromas you sometimes get with this grape. There is a touch of bitter astringency on the close but generally speaking, the expert winemaking team has ironed out any rough edges. Twenty months in French barrique has contributed to the wine's bold richness.