Wines from South Tyrol and Trentino

The vines for this Chardonnay grow on volcanic rock in the Pianezzi, Coveli, Molini and Palai parcels at an altitude of 300-750 metres. Straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections. Intense fruity nose of apple, banana and pineapple, with a hint of flint and hay. Open and round flavour with well-integrated acidity, characterful final. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Chardonnay is wonderfully fresh with a delicate bouquet of lime-tinged green apples and sweet floral accents. This displays silky textures and ripe orchard fruits, carried by cooling acidity that maintains a fantastic balance. It finishes with a mineral and sour citrus tinge while finishing with medium length. This is like drinking Chardonnay from a mountain spring." Vinous

Intense and clear bouquet, spicy and scented of roses, peach and white flowers. On the palate, beautiful rich and aromatic fruit, but also sparkling acidity that gives the wine tension and freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

Golden yellow with a complex aroma of roses, cloves and fruits. Full-bodied, soft and round on the palate, with an interesting slight bitter note on the finish. Beautifully interpreted and characterful Traminer from South Tyrol. SUPERIORE.DE

The Palai area is one of the most representative areas for the production of Müller Thurgau in Italy due to its microclimatic characteristics and the influence of the Cembra and Isarco valleys. In order to preserve its varietal characteristics (aromas and natural antioxidants), the grapes are processed using the hyper-reduction technique (in the absence of oxygen) developed and patented by the company.

Brilliant straw yellow with greenish reflections. The bouquet is intense, aromatic and rich with notes of baked apples and crushed raw almonds, accompanied by citrus peel and a hint of smoke. Its fine acidity and aromatic vein make it a convincing accompaniment to both great fish dishes and simple braised dishes with freshwater fish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light yellow; fresh fruit, grapefruit, inviting; juicy acidity, nettle, crisp, fruity, drinky, length, pleasing." (JLF) Merum

"This bone-dry white wine is lean and seductive. It offers notes of petrol and stones overlaid with flavours of poached quince, nectarine, verbena and grapefruit flesh, and crackles with lively acidity on the crisp finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2022 Müller Thurgau Palai is intense, herbal and perfumed with dusty flowers, lemon zest and crushed stone. Wonderfully fresh and seriously salty, this reverberates across the palate with zesty acidity and a mineral-tinged blend of orchard fruits. Long and staining yet full of tension, the 2022 leaves the cheeks puckered and the mouth watering for more with a saline sensation that resonates. The limestone soils of these vineyards shine through in the glass." Vinous

Pale straw yellow with greenish inclusions. Restrained, elegant bouquet of apple, mango and peach. Almost distinguished and aristocratic on the palate with the typical, flavoursome aftertaste of hazelnut and light fruit typical of the Nosiola grape variety. With its piquant acidity, it is ideal with light meat dishes or shellfish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2022 Nosiola is dusty and floral, with a whiff of cedar and dried flowers offset by spiced citrus. This is saline and precise, with soft textures yet an abundance of mineral tension, as tart orchard fruits cascade across the palate. It tapers off with admirable length and wickedly fresh, crunchy and savory, ending with a salty sensation." Vinous

Al Passo del Leone bianco comes from gravelly, calcareous soils from sites up to 900m altitude. Clear, light yellow colour with green shimmer. The bouquet is aromatic and spicy with traces of elderberry. Juicy and lively on the palate, with a fine acid wire and beautiful minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

Impeccable and dynamic Gewürztraminer: strong golden yellow colour, delicately smoky, fine orange notes, rose oil, perfect varietal characteristics. Powerful, mineral and persistent on the palate, rose petals on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Dark garnet red. Full bouquet of ripe cherries, violets and delicate chocolate notes. Round and powerful on the palate, with pleasant freshness and a respectable finish. You can feel the warmth of the Bolzano valley basin around the municipality of Gries, which predestines it as the perfect companion to game dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright yellow with green reflections. Interesting bouquet of nettle, elderflower, sage and mint. This Sauvignon Blanc is an elegant and harmonious wine with a pleasantly juicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The Sauvignon Blanc has a straw-yellow colour tending towards greenish. Fine, delicate flavour, very fruity with notes of gooseberry, elderberry and nettle. The flavour is very full, round and carried by an elegant acidity. Pleasant citrus tones on the final. SUPERIORE.DE

A rich, seductive and complex Riesling, redolent of peach, honey and candied fruit. The full-bodied and rich taste is carried by an agile acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Clear, radiant greenish yellow. In the attractive bouquet aromas of buttercup, apple pie, stone fruits, lemon zest and some nutmeg. Medium-bodied on the palate, with flavours of rhubarb and lemon, linear acidity and a bright, slightly mineral finish. The grapes for this solid, dry white come from 900 metres above sea level in the area around Völs. SUPERIORE.DE

In the deep limestone gravel soils around Margreid in the south of South Tyrol, very old vines take root in a very warm environment. The many hours of sunshine combined with the afternoon onset of the Lake Garda Ora wind create the best conditions for growing Cabernet grapes in particular, which ripen late. Delightful aroma of wild berries with a fine smoky note. Medium-bodied, well-structured and very elegant on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Harmonious, velvety Pinot Noir from vineyards at an altitude of around 450 metres. These hills with special conglomerate soils of clay and limestone and the very suitable microclimate form the ideal conditions for a clear Pinot Nero full of character. Bright ruby to garnet red in colour. Fine, ripe aroma of dark berries and sour cherry. Harmonious and soft on the palate with a good balance of fruit and body. SUPERIORE.DE

"Well balanced and lively, with a thread of fragrant spices accenting the ripe raspberry, boysenberry, blood orange peel, herb and mineral notes." Wine Spectator

Lagrein Rubeno 2021 is impenetrably dark and purple-coloured in the glass and exudes an earthy blend of blackcurrants, brown spices and tobacco. The palate is juicy and supple, with purple-coloured red berries and minerals that gather towards the end. It finishes with admirable length and light tannins that linger on a lively note of salted liquorice. SUPERIORE.DE

"As the wine is poured the aromas immediately lift out showing black plum, dried cherry, candied violet and white pepper. A classic take on the grape, the wine showcases the round and plush nature of the grape on the palate with the piquant flavor that gives the wine its verve." Wine Enthusiast

Medium deep, intense cherry red colour, rich, fruity plum aroma, spicy notes of leather and cocoa, but also floral nuances of violets. Full, mild taste with earthy finish and fine tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

Ripe berry bouquet, balsamic underlay, some damp undergrowth. The taste is juicy, notes of orange peel, present, well integrated tannin, dark chocolate in the finish." SUPERIORE.DE

The evening fall winds of the Mendel Mountains give the entire terroir of the St. Michael-Eppan Winery its characteristics. They ensure cool nights, they give the grapes those extraordinary qualities that are characteristic for the aroma, the unmistakable freshness and the longevity of the wines. The fall wind is the natural force that blows over the vineyard every day, positively influencing the climate and supporting the valuable work of the cooperative winery's winegrowers.

The popular Chardonnay "Merol" thus became "Fallwind". The Fallwind wines are ambassadors of their terroir and reflect the strengths of the growing region in a unique way. Most of them are selected sites where viticulture has been practised for centuries. Strict quality guidelines, low yields, intensive manual work in the vineyard as well as gentle and individual maturation in the cellar make them what they are: Wines full of character, precise and unique, which convince every connoisseur with their varietal characteristics.

Fallwind Chardonnay in radiant golden yellow smells expressively of white peach. The warm sunny location of the Merol vineyards characterises this attractive Chardonnay, which impresses with pleasant fullness, silky elegance, balanced acidity and a fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A pristine and fresh chardonnay full of nectarines, pineapples and stones. Simple on the palate with a saline edge to the pure, cleanly rendered fruit." James Suckling