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“Pfeffersburger” Edelvernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2022
Nals Margreids Edelvernatsch (Schiava) is a pretty cherry red with a peppery-fruity bouquet, pleasant fullness and freshness on the palate and an invigorating finish. Perfect for the evening meal. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2021 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 7 months large wooden barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Total extract: 23,80 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,35 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- pH value: 3,58
- Closure: natural corks
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Kalterersee Auslese Alto Adige DOC 2021
The area around Lake Kaltern is probably the best-known cultivation area for the Vernatsch grape. Only the ripest grapes are used for this ruby red selection. Violets, cherry and bitter almond on the nose, harmoniously round and juicy on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel/large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 25,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,95 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,30 g/l
- Sulfite: 105 mg/l
- pH value: 3,74
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage potential: 2025+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Kalterersee Classico Superiore Alto Adige DOC 2022
Kalterersee Auslese is a light ruby red, smooth and low-tannin classic that tastes pleasantly mild, supple and fruity. Perfect to enjoy with typical Tyrolean dishes such as bacon and sausage. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2021 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel/large wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Total extract: 24,10 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,90 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,30 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- pH value: 3,84
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 14-16 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Food recommendations: snack
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Merus” Vernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2022
Bright, sparkling ruby with fine shimmer. Appealing, fresh nose with cherry, pomegranate, fine violet notes. Juicy and clear, floats over the tongue while showing a nice fruit, good length. Please refill! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: cement tank/wood barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Total extract: 27,05 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,10 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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St. Magdalener Alto Adige DOC 2022
St. Magdalener, popularly known as the "Queen of Vernatsch", is a very fruity red from the autochthonous Vernatsch grape. The delicate and powerful structure brings great drinking pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Vernatsch, 10% Lagrein
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 23,20 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 0,90 g/l
- Sulfite: 80 mg/l
- pH value: 3,81
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 12-14 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Vernatsch (Schiava) Alto Adige DOC 2021 (BIO)
Radiant ruby red with purple reflections. Fine-smelling in the nose with hints of pepper and violets. Velvety, balanced, juicy and dry in the mouth. The perfect summer and barbecue companion when lightly chilled. SUPERIORE.DE
"Roses, raspberries and exotic spice lift up to form an invitingly spicy bouquet as the 2021 Schiava opens in the glass. This is energetic and pure, with floral-laced wild berry fruits and citrus-tinged acidity. It finishes classically dry with a light tug of sweet tannins that keeps the taster looking back to the glass for more. This zesty Schiava is begging to be brought to the dinner table. I could even imagine giving this a gentle chill or enjoying it at cellar temperature." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: biodynamic
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 11,50 % vol
- Total extract: 19,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,45 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,58 g/l
- Sulfite: 72 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Food recommendations: light pasta dishes, white meats, antipasti
- Allergens: contains sulphites
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-013
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“Pischl” Rosato Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2022
Pink to light ruby red. Delicately fruity bouquet of strawberry and raspberry, sour cherry, floral of violet with hints of marzipan. Elegant and harmonious fullness with fresh and juicy acidity. SUPERIORE.DE
"Intense salmon pink with copper-red reflections. Nuances of small wild berries and a hint of vanilla blossom on the nose. Soft, almost creamy on entry, dominated by strawberry with medium acidity into the finish." Falstaff
read more- Grape Variety: Regional Red Grape Varieties
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Total extract: 25,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,20 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- pH value: 3,46
- Closure: screw cap
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Food recommendations: beef tartare, carpaccio, pasta dishes, pizza
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Vernatsch (Schiava) Alto Adige DOC 2021
This Schiava has a typically fruity bouquet of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. On the palate, it is fruity and mineral with a firm, slender structure. A fresh and very fairly priced companion for every day. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright cherry and strawberry combine with violet and rose when the 2021 Vernatsch Schiava opens in the glass. It is remarkably beautiful and full of energy. The 2021 is powerful with a core of tart red fruits. It leaves hints of liquorice and spice, while residual acids maintain freshness." Vinous
"Lifted aromatics of cranberry and pomegranate mixed with violets and crushed stone define this fun mountain red. Plush and fruit forward, the palate offers flavors of sour cherry, savory spice and wildflowers. The wine is fresh and fruity. If you want to be transported to the mountains, here you go." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 24,10 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,55 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,25
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 14-16 °C
- Storage potential: 2025+
- Food recommendations: bacon, sausage and shake bread
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“NM” Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2022
With this fresh cuvée of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Bianco, the cooperative winery presents a fruity, delicious wine that shows preserved lemons and notes of medium ripe pear. Light to medium body, the beautiful, polished acidity and a fine finish are the perfect introduction to the world of Nals-Margreid. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Sauvignon
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel tank on the fine yeast
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 22,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,15 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2025+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Goldmuskateller Alto Adige DOC 2021 secco
Goldmuskateller or Moscato Giallo - not a sweet wine, but dry - smells intense and pleases the palate with pleasantly fresh acidity and beautiful fullness, to which a fine note of sage blends. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Moscato
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 23,15 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 4,39 g/l
- Sulfite: 93 mg/l
- pH value: 3,36
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2025+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Merus” Müller Thurgau Alto Adige DOC 2021
Pale green with yellowish reflections. On the nose, white flowers, wild herbs, mown grass, hints of nutmeg. On the palate, it is fresh until the smooth finish. The fine acid wire gives it an upbeat, racy note. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Müller-Thurgau
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: cement tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 21,55 g/l
- Total acidity: 6,50 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- pH value: 3,52
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage potential: 2025
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Fallwind” Vernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2022
Pagis" becomes "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.
This beautiful Parade-Vernatsch in radiant ruby garnet smells fresh and fruity of red fruits. Smooth fullness and elegance on the palate and a subtle note of bitter almond on the finish. It comes from the south-eastern slopes above the South Tyrolean Wine Road, between St. Michael and St. Pauls, and is a South Tyrolean classic with a pleasure guarantee. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2021 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 23,70 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,36 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 73 mg/l
- pH value: 3,89
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage potential: 2026+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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St. Magdalener Classico Alto Adige DOC 2022
Ruby red colour, delicate scent of almonds, violets and roses. Reminiscent of red cherries and raspberries on the palate, full and velvety. A very drinkable red for every day. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Vernatsch, 10% Lagrein
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 28,42 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,20 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,57 g/l
- Sulfite: 84 mg/l
- pH value: 3,57
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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“Rieser” St. Magdalener Alto Adige DOC 2022
The oldest indigenous red wine variety in South Tyrol, Vernatsch, finds its ideal location in the traditional St. Magdalena near Bolzano with its steep slopes interspersed with porphyry gravel. Strong, fruity bouquet, aromas of cherries, red berries and lightly roasted almonds. Elegant structure, freshness and fine-grained tannins. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2021 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 90% Vernatsch, 10% Lagrein
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 7 months large wooden barrel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 25,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 4,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,98 g/l
- Sulfite: 80 mg/l
- pH value: 3,70
- Closure: natural corks
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC 2022
Fresh, full-bodied Pinot Blanc, a speciality of South Tyrol: fruity aromas on the nose, pleasantly balanced taste. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Bianco
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Total extract: 24,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,87 g/l
- Sulfite: 103 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2022
Straw yellow with green reflections and a wide and colourful range of fruit aromas reminiscent of banana and melon. The juicy taste is fresh, lively, with a pleasant fullness and an inviting and persistent persistence. SUPERIORE.DE
"Smoky, ripe lemon, pear and tropical fruit with a lush, round palate, precise acidity and a long, juicy finish." Decanter
"Apricots, apples, lemon pith and biscuits on the nose. Creamy and medium- to full-bodied with excellent focus and clarity." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Total extract: 23,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,92 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Food recommendations: asparagus casserole with mozzarella
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC 2022
Fine Ruländer, straw-yellow colour, aromas of pear and apple on the nose. Full-bodied and pleasantly dry on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 14,00 % vol
- Total extract: 23,67 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 94 mg/l
- pH value: 3,26
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Food recommendations: fish soup
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2022
It is only since the early 1980s that Chardonnay has been vinified as a single-varietal wine in South Tyrol. The pioneer was the St. Michael-Eppan winery, which experienced a tremendous upswing at that time. Their Chardonnay presents itself with wonderful aromas of melon and banana, an invitingly juicy taste and good length. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Total extract: 20,60 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,60 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,48
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC 2022
Bright straw yellow in colour with a distinctive, subtly fruity aroma of pear, this wine is dry, soft and slightly nutty on the palate. A wonderfully integrated acidity gives it power, balance and structure. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas of apples and pears with fresh flowers and herbs. Medium-bodied with juicy acidity and a lively, citrusy finish. Fresh and attractive." James Suckling
"Roasted apples, lemon peel and yeasty aromas lift from the glass of this classic mountain Pinot Grigio. Flavors of green pears and flint define the creamy palate that pops with tangy acidity on the finish." Wine Enthusiast
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Total extract: 20,60 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,64 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,10 g/l
- Sulfite: 97 mg/l
- pH value: 3,50
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2027
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Kolbenhofer Vernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2022
Vernatsch, Italian Schiava, is the most common red grape variety in South Tyrol. This light, fresh red wine is also known as Kalterersee and St. Magdalener. Hofstätter's Vernatsch with small amounts of Lagrein is a typical representative with pronounced fruit aromas and a delicate almond tone." SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 24,25 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,39 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- pH value: 3,55
- Closure: screw cap
- Serving temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Food recommendations: consommé, veal chop
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Eisacktaler Müller Thurgau Alto Adige DOC 2022
Aromatic cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royale. Delicate, floral bouquet with fine nutmeg notes. Fresh and lively on the palate, convincing with fine precision, fullness and backbone. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Müller-Thurgau
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol
- Total extract: 21,75 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual sugar: 3,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 98 mg/l
- pH value: 3,44
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Food recommendations: asparagus, wine soup, poached fish
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC 2022
Pinot Blanc is the most widely cultivated white grape variety in the region around Eppan, thanks to the cool nightly downdrafts from the Mendelstock and the lightly loamy limestone gravel soils. Bright yellow, refined fruit aroma of apple and pear, balanced and fresh with crisp acidity and a pleasing finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Bianco
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Total extract: 19,00 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,51 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 75 mg/l
- pH value: 3,42
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Müller Thurgau Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2020
Delicate in colour, the fragrance seduces with notes of nutmeg, white roses and jasmine. Juicy, fresh and wonderfully dry on the palate with a mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Müller-Thurgau
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,00 % vol
- Total extract: 20,10 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,00 g/l
- Residual sugar: 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 122 mg/l
- pH value: 3,30
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2024+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2022
Yellow gold, apple fruit and berry aromas, yellow fruit on the palate with a good acid structure. This Chardonnay is a successful interpretation of the noble grape variety. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol content: 13,50 % vol
- Total extract: 22,85 g/l
- Total acidity: 5,86 g/l
- Residual sugar: 2,67 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- pH value: 3,45
- Closure: Diam
- Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage potential: 2026
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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A double region with huge diversity.
South Tyrol and Trentino form a common region with the autonomous provinces of Trento (Trient) in the south and Bolzano (Bozen) in the north. While Italian is spoken predominantly in Trentino, German is the main language in South Tyrol. Trentino is warmer and drier than South Tyrol, with Lake Garda providing a milder climate. Small family businesses dominate in South Tyrol, while large cooperatives dominate in Trenino. There are also clear differences in the grape varieties. In Trentino, red grape varieties dominate, in South Tyrol the white ones.
In Trentino - mainly in the Adige and Sarca valleys - almost 10,000 hectares are under vines, about 70% of which are DOC wines. Around the picturesque city of Trento, fruity wines thrive from the Schiava grape (Vernatsch), Müller-Thurgau, Riesling Italico (Welschriesling), Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay, which - as in South Tyrol and part of Veneto - are labelled under the collective designation Valdadige DOC. Other DOC areas are Trentino DOC, Teroldego Rotaliano (for the excellent red wines made from the Teroldego grape), the Caldaro/Kalterersee DOC, in which Trentino also holds a share, and the Castell DOC (primarily for red wines made from Vernatsch, Merlot and Lambrusco).
Not only sparkling wines in the Trento DOC.
A northern Italian speciality (also in the Veneto) is the red grape variety Marzemino, praised in Mozart's Don Giovanni, which produces a red wine full of character, velvety and full-bodied. A rarity are the elegant white wines made from the Nosiola grape, which is only grown in Trentino (e.g. by Elisabetta Foradori or Pojer & Sandri).
In addition to these still wines, the Trento DOC also produces numerous noble sparkling wines according to the traditional method of bottle fermentation (Spumante Metodo Classico). Very fine mousseaux and mineral spiciness make the Trento DOC, as it is called, very expressive. A separate institute monitors the qualities of the now 45 producers, first and foremost the Lunellis, successors of Giulio Ferrari, who began producing sparkling wines from Chardonnay in 1902, following the models in Champagne. Ferrari's noble spumanti are among the best Italian sparkling wines and are also highly successful internationally.
However, some of the best wines from Trentino are virtually unknown to us because they come from small family wineries with only a few hectares of vineyards in the side valleys, such as the bizarrely beautiful Val di Cembra. Probably one of the next DOC or DOCG regions with fabulous mineral and elegant wines.
South Tyrol: Vine diversity on steep slopes. Berg and Pergl.
In South Tyrol, the approximately 5,500 hectares of vineyards are almost without exception located at an altitude of over 500 metres, in some areas even up to almost 1,000 metres above sea level. Almost all of the vineyards are on steep slopes and hills in the Etschtal valley between Meran and Salurn, as well as in the Eisacktal valley between Bozen and Brixen, with smaller areas under cultivation in the Vinschgau valley. The climate is quite varied, as are the soils. Alpine growing regions with extreme temperature differences in the north alternate with an almost temperate climate with a Mediterranean influence. Rocky, barren primary rock soils, volcanic porphyry soils, calcareous plateaus and alluvial soil of the wide river valleys, where almost all rock formations have been mixed by constant erosion over the centuries, make the cultivation of a variety of grape varieties possible. Many vineyards are planted in the traditional pergola (in South Tyrolean dialect: pergl) style. 98% of all South Tyrolean wines have DOC status. This makes South Tyrol by far the region with the highest DOC percentage in Italy.
The number one grape variety in South Tyrol, with around 1,300 hectares, is Vernatsch (Schiava), which has experienced a true renaissance in recent years. North of Bolzano it is also called "St. Magdalener", around Kaltern it is often called "Kalterer See". It is identical to the German Trollinger, which presumably originated from "Tirolinger", and thus actually included the origin Tyrol. Next in line, with about 500 hectares each, are Traminer (Gewürztraminer) - the South Tyrolean town of Tramin, located between Trento and Bolzano, is considered the home of Gewürztraminer (Traminer Aromatico) - and Lagrein, which is cultivated around Bolzano. It is used to produce the Lagrein Kretzer, a sparkling rosé wine, and the warm and velvety Lagrein Dunkel.
The DOC varietal wines also include full-bodied Chardonnays, fine Rieslings and occasionally even Grüner Veltliner, as well as excellent red wines made from Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) but also Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Pinot Blanc (Pinot Bianco), Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) and Sauvignon Bianco are also widespread - some of them are among the best white wines in Italy - some even compete internationally, as they are extremely storable. Even the Müller-Thurgau variety, which we tend to regard as boring, produces racy, mineral white wines here that are on the menu in almost every good restaurant throughout Italy.
The classic geographical DOC wines must be distinguished from these DOC varietal wines. The best-known DOC to be mentioned here is Kalterersee (Lago di Caldaro). Here, as in the DOC areas of Bozner Leiten (Colli di Bolzano), Meraner Hügel (Meranese di Collina) and Sankt Magdalener (Santa Maddalena), almost only Vernatsch is cultivated. The red wines are popular because of their freshness, lightness and uncomplicatedness. Many growththat do not want to lay claim to DOC designations - as in Trentino - are marketed under the common DOC Etschtaler (Italian: Valdadige). SUPERIORE.DE
Facts
- Capital: Trento - Trento
- Provinces: Trento, Bolzano
- Vineyard area: approx. 15,500 hectares (10,000 Trentino, 5,500 South Tyrol)
- Total production/year: approx. 115 million Liters
- of which red/rosé wine: approx. 35 million Liters
- of which white wine: approx. 80 million Liters
- Share of Italy's viticulture: approx. 2.2
The double region Trentino/Alto Adige comprises 9 DOC, marked with * are cross-regional DOC, which extend from South Tyrol to Trentino or into Veneto.
- Alto Adige/Südtirol DOC
- Casteller DOC
- Delle Venezie DOC*
- Lago di Caldaro/ Kalterersee/ Kalterer DOC
- Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
- Trentino DOC
- Trento DOC
- Valdadige/Etschtaler DOC*
- Valdadige Terradeiforti/ Terradeiforti DOC*