Moving forward in sophistication, the 2010 Alto Adige Lagrein Steinraffler shows the black inky traits that are characteristic of the grape. This is an opaque, impenetrable wine with an interesting sense of balance that pits thick, black fruit against more subtle tones of spice and leather. Usually you worry about oak overpowering the fruit of a wine. This Lagrein presents an interesting case of the fruit overwhelming the oak. Smooth flavors, dried blackberry, chocolate and polished tannins characterize the mouthfeel.