Lagrein Riserva Porphyr 2019 Cantina Terlano

Professional reviews

BOW (8.50)

Vinous (91)

The 2019 Lagrein Riserva Porphyr wafts up with a richly seductive mix of musky black currants, brown spice and lavender. It's silky and refined, coasting a bittersweet mix of tart wild berries and inner violet florals across the palate, while leaving a staining of sweet tannins. It’s lightly structured, yet there’s no harm in checking in on the 2019 today with its lingering balsam herbs and unexpectedly fresh finish. That said, a few years of cellaring may bring forward further depth.

James Suckling (97)

An enormously concentrated and complex Italian red that is totally distinctive to this region. Stunning nose that marries the blackest berry fruit with notes of raw meat, old balsamic vinegar and crushed rock. The integration of deep fruit, richness and dense powdery tannins is breathtaking, the plush finish extremely long. The best vintage ever of this unique wine!