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Lagaria Winery

[la-GA-ria]

Location: Volano, Province of Trento. Trentino, Italy.

Lagaria was founded in 1975 by Neil and Maria Empson. The wines are made by a longtime friend and enologist, Franco Bernabei. Lagaria is comprised of two product lines: the Lagaria Lifestyle Line and the Dolomiti Line.

Points of Differentiation

  • Approachable, Drink Now
  • Food Friendly
  • Easy Open Screwcap
  • Crafted by Superstar Enologist, Franco Bernabei
  • The Lagaria Lifestyle Line’s labels designed by Stefano Riboli

The History

For the Empsons, finely crafted wine is something that should be enjoyed every day, not just for special occasions. With this in mind, they began looking for a new location for their latest winemaking venture and they found it in the Lagarina Valley in Trentino Alto-Adige.

Nestled in the Lagarina Valley is a state-of-the-art winery, ideally situated on gravelly soil, slowly releasing the accumulated heat of the day through the cool, breezy nights.

Neil and Maria Empson wanted to make the quality of this terroir as accessible and affordable as possible, so they focused on creating fruity, fragrant, well-balanced wines whose medium body and smooth texture delicately enhance any meal. The Empsons named the winery Lagaria in honor of the Lagarina Valley where the wines are made.

However, the Empsons were not content to only make white wine and decided to add a red to the range. To achieve the quality they wanted, the Empsons had to travel over 900 miles to Sicily. There, where the heat produces powerful and rich wines, they found an elegant Merlot that fits beautifully beside Lagaria’s Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay.

In 2015, the Lagaria Lifestyle line received an exciting label redesign at the hands of one of Italy’s most exciting illustrators, Stefano Riboli.

Today Lagaria has introduced its new Dolomiti line featuring Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT and Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti “Ramato” IGT.  These wines are a reflection of the Dolomiti Mountain range where the grapes grow, crisp and refreshing.  The wines are vinified for early consumption and easy to pair with most meals making them ideal for on-premise locations.

The Terroir

The appellation’s green, rolling hills, at the foot of the Dolomites Mountains are ideally suited for viticulture. The cool temperatures and night/day, winter/summer temperature extremes endow local wines with a particular freshness and a strong backbone of acidity.

The soil characteristics are enhanced by being located at an altitude of 656-1,640 feet above sea level. The vineyard management is painstaking and severe, thereby ensuring crop yields far lower than competing wines.

  • Winery Fast Facts
  • Owner: Neil and Maria Empson
  • Winemaker: Franco Bernabei
  • Established: 1975
  • Location: Volano (and Sicily)
  • Province: Trento (and Sicily)


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Lagaria Chardonnay IGT
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Lagaria Chardonnay IGT
100% Chardonnay. Lagaria Chardonnay IGT is straw yellow in color, the wine shows delicate aromas of pear, tropical fruit and spice confirmed on an elegant, fresh and persistent palate.
“Lagaria wines express varietal character and terroir within a classic and modern concept.”
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Lagaria Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
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Lagaria Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
100% Pinot Grigio. Lagaria Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT is straw yellow in color, elegant on the nose, with hints of pear, apricot and white blossom. Dry and fresh on the palate, well balanced, with fine mineral hints.
“Lagaria wines express varietal character and terroir within a classic and modern concept.”
Lagaria Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
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Lagaria Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC
100% Pinot Grigio. Lagaria Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is straw yellow in color, pleasant floral and fruity aromas of apple, apricot and pear. Medium-bodied, with refreshing fruit, distinct character and balance.
“Lagaria wines express varietal character and terroir within a classic and modern concept.”
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Lagaria Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti “Ramato” IGT
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Lagaria Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti “Ramato” IGT
100% Pinot Grigio. Lagaria Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti “Ramato” IGT  is pale rosé in the color, fruity and floral on the nose, with hints of pear and acacia blossoms. Dry and delicate on the palate, well balanced, with a pleasant fresh note.
“Lagaria wines express varietal character and terroir within a classic and modern concept.”
Lagaria Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT
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Lagaria Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT
100% Merlot. Lagaria Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT is ruby red with garnet reflections, the bouquet is ample and intense, recalling raspberries, blackberries and violets. Medium to full-bodied, mouth-filling and well balanced, rich flavors, firm structure and silky texture.
“Lagaria wines express varietal character and terroir within a classic and modern concept.”

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