The 2015 Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva Castel Ringberg opens to an inky dark color with super thick concentration. The bouquet presents dark fruit, pressed blackberry and cherry liqueur. Despite the enormous fruit density and richness, the alcohol feels contained and moderate at 13.5%. This is a full-throttle red wine with soft tannins but enormous textural richness. There is some sour cherry on the close. Drink this wine while the primary fruit is still fresh and intact (within the next 5 to 8 years). This Riserva sees 20 months of aging in French barrique. Some 9,000 bottles were made.