Recognized by its colorful artistic label, the 2018 Alto Adige Lagrein is a real beauty inside the bottle as well. It pours forth with inky intensity, and these results from Franz Haas show more purity, tightness and sharp intensity compared to its peers. The bouquet reveals ripe aromas of plum, dark cherry and blackberry, delivered with raw and vinous tones that give the wine character and accessibility. The finish is moderate, and the mid-palate is not too deep, but you get a lot of local color and character. Some 19,000 bottles were made. Try it next to hefty polenta with stewed beef and mushrooms.