The 2010 Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva Abtei Muri shows an exceptionally clean and polished interpretation of Lagrein without the heavily rustic or sometimes raw notes you get with this local red-grape variety. Pulpy fruit aromas of dark blackberry and Maraschino cherry jump to attention but are soon followed by more evolved tones of leather, old tobacco and spice. The wine is aged 16 months in oak, with about 40% new oak. This historic Riserva was first produced in 1989. The 2010 results are impressive and the wine is drinking beautifully right now and offers a great price versus quality ratio.