More Winemakers from Trentino-Alto Adige
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!["Riff" Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2020 (BIO)]()
“Riff” Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC 2020 (BIO)
The RIFF project is a cooperation between Alois Lageder and local winegrowers in the Veneto region, where the grapes also thrive in selected vineyard sites. Since the 2018 vintage, the popular RIFF Pinot Grigio delle Venezie is not only certified organic, but has also been given a new look by Austrian artist Nanna Prieler. With a total of five different motifs, the segments of stylised ammonites tell the story of the formation of the mountain landscape on which the vines for the Pinot Gris RIFF stand today: From the ocean with its coral reefs to the unique terroir in which many fossils of former ocean dwellers can still be discovered today.
Bright light yellow with greenish shimmer. The aroma is finely fruity, floral-mineral with delicate notes of tropical fruits. On the palate, RIFF Pinot Gris is precise, lively and fresh, with a medium body and a harmonious finish. A perfect companion to light Mediterranean dishes or simply solo on the balcony or terrace. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel tank on the fine yeast
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 19,55 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,25 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 119 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,44
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: starters, white meats, poultry, pasta
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-006
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Pfeffersburger" Edelvernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
“Pfeffersburger” Edelvernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2020
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 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: wooden barrel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,95 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 77 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,60
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["NM" Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2020]()
“NM” Bianco Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2020
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 Variety: Chardonnay, Sauvignon
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel tank on the fine yeast
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6,20 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,90 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,48
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Sattel" Kalterersee Auslese Klassisch Alto Adige DOC 2019]()
“Sattel” Kalterersee Auslese Klassisch Alto Adige DOC 2019
The area around Lake Kaltern is probably the best known cultivation area for the Vernatsch grape. Only the ripest grapes reach the ruby red Auslese. Violet, cherry and bitter almond in the bouquet, harmoniously round and juicy in the taste. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: Stainless steel/large wooden barrel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 24,90 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,50 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,40 g/l
- Sulfite: 120 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,84
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Kalterersee Classico Superiore Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
Kalterersee Classico Superiore Alto Adige DOC 2020
Kalterersee Auslese is a light ruby red wine, low in tannins, with a pleasantly mild and fruity taste. Perfect to enjoy with typical Tyrolean dishes such as bacon and sausage. SUPERIORE.DE
"Bright red; red jammy, makes you curious; fruity in the mouth, sweetness, fresh, very pleasant." Merum
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel/large wooden barrel
- Development: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 26,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,40 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,56
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: snack
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Merus" Vernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
“Merus” Vernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2020
Bright, sparkling ruby with fine shimmer. Appealing, fresh nose with cherry, pomegranate, fine violet notes. Juicy and clear, floats over the tongue and shows a nice fruit, good length. Please refill! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 26,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,40 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,49
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2019]()
Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2019
Yellow gold, apple fruit and berry aromas, on the palate yellow fruit and with good acidity structure. This Chardonnay is a successful interpretation of the noble grape variety. SUPERIORE.DE
read moreThis vintage has not been rated yet.
The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 24,20 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6,00 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 3,20 g/l
- Sulfite: 120 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,40
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![St. Magdalener Alto Adige DOC 2019]()
St. Magdalener Alto Adige DOC 2019
St. Magdalener, popularly called "Queen of Vernatsch", is a very fruity red wine from the autochthonous Vernatsch grape. The delicate and powerful structure is a great drinking pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Varieties: 90% Vernatsch, 10% Lagrein
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: Stainless steel/large wooden barrel
- Development: wooden barrel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 24,30 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,60 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,50 g/l
- Sulfite: 125 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,79
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Vernatsch (Schiava) Alto Adige DOC 2020 (BIO)]()
Vernatsch (Schiava) Alto Adige DOC 2020 (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
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 10,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 19,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 69 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,49
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: light pasta dishes, white meats, antipasti
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-013
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Vernatsch (Schiava) Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
Vernatsch (Schiava) Alto Adige DOC 2020
This Schiava has a typically fruity bouquet of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Fruity and mineral on the palate with a firm, slender structure. A fresh and very fairly priced companion for every day. SUPERIORE.DE
read moreThis vintage has not been rated yet.
The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 28,25 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,25 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 3,45 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,28
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 14-16 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Food Recommendations: bacon, sausage and shake bread
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Rieser" St. Magdalener Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
“Rieser” St. Magdalener Alto Adige DOC 2020
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. Powerful, 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 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 80% Vernatsch, 20% Lagrein
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 6 months large wooden barrel
- Development: wooden barrel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 25,20 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,40 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,20 g/l
- Sulfite: 83 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,75
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Lagrein Rosé Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
Lagrein Rosé Alto Adige DOC 2020
Lagrein Rosé, also known as Lagrein Kretzer, is a light ruby red wine with a light and pleasant fruity aroma. Its fresh, lively nature makes for great drinking pleasure on many occasions. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Lagrein
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Acidity: 5,40 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,20 g/l
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: hearty starters, smoked fish
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC 2020
Fresh, full-bodied Pinot Blanc, a speciality of South Tyrol: fruity aromas on the nose, pleasantly balanced taste. SUPERIORE.DE
read moreThis vintage has not been rated yet.
The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Bianco
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 24,20 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 3,22 g/l
- Sulfite: 118 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,48
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![St. Magdalener Classico Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
St. Magdalener Classico Alto Adige DOC 2020
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
- Development: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 27,95 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,15 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,59
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Kolbenhofer Vernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2019]()
Kolbenhofer Vernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2019
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 Varieties: 95% Vernatsch, 5% Lagrein
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel and wooden barrel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,15 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,30 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,59
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: consommé, veal cutlet
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2020
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
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,92 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 3,26 g/l
- Sulfite: 105 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,42
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2020
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 sustained persistence. SUPERIORE.DE
"This elegant Alto Adige chardonnay marries ripeness with mountain freshness effortlessly, the aroma of freshly harvested nuts giving it a distinct personality in this context. Good substance and drive through the long, mineral finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,00 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,80 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,40 g/l
- Sulfite: 110 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,20
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: asparagus casserole with mozzarella
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC 2020
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 Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 24,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,35 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,36
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC 2020
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
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,70 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,10 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 3,80 g/l
- Sulfite: 110 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,40
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: fish soup
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Goldmuskateller Alto Adige DOC 2020 (dolce)]()
Goldmuskateller Alto Adige DOC 2020 (dolce)
This lovely Goldmuskateller can be recognised by its typical aromatic nutmeg scent, which is combined here with a light honeydew melon note. The fine residual sweetness gives the wine a pleasant softness and personality. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Moscato
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,26 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,35 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 56,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 165 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,45
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10-12 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Food Recommendations: typical south tyrolean desserts such as doughnuts (berliner) and apple strudel
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Goldmuskateller Alto Adige DOC 2020 (secco)]()
Goldmuskateller Alto Adige DOC 2020 (secco)
This fresh and aromatic Moscato giallo was vinified dry. The grapes come from selected, warm and sun-exposed sites on the Ritten above Bolzano at 500 meters above sea level. Light straw yellow with greenish reflections. Aromatic on the nose, hints of nutmeg and yellow fruit. It has a well-integrated acidity and convinces in the finish with a discreetly refined mineral note. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Moscato
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,15 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 4,59 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,35
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Food Recommendations: ideal companion to fish and herb cuisine, to fresh and medium matured cheese
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Pagis" Vernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2019]()
“Pagis” Vernatsch Alto Adige DOC 2019
Pagis Vernatsch in radiant ruby garnet smells fresh and fruity of red fruits. Supple fullness and elegance on the palate and a discreet note of bitter almond on the finish. Vernatsch (Italian: Schiava) from the southeastern slopes above the South Tyrolean Wine Road, between St. Michael and St. Pauls, is the classic wine with guaranteed enjoyment. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Vernatsch
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 5-6 months large wooden barrel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: wooden barrel
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,50 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,25 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,49 g/l
- Sulfite: 87 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,50
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2020
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 Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 21,20 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,95 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 118 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,35
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC 2020]()
Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC 2020
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
"Enticing scents of spring blossoms and summer orchard fruit waft out of the glass. On the polished, expressive palate, fresh acidity accompanies ripe yellow pear and apple before a white almond close." Wine Enthusiast
"A very fresh, clean pinot grigio with lovely honeydew-melon and summer-herb character and a neat balance of generous fruit with lively acidity. Polished, long finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 26,20 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,60 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,20
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: 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 from the Schiava grape (Vernatsch), Müller-Thurgau, Riesling Italico (Welschriesling), Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay thrive, 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 them are on steep slopes and hills in the Etschtal valley between Merano and Salurn, and in the Eisacktal valley between Bolzano and Bressanone, with smaller areas of 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, situated between Trento and Bolzano, is considered the home of Gewürztraminer (Traminer Aromatico) - and Lagrein, which is cultivated around Bolzano. It produces the Lagrein Kretzer, a sparkling rosé wine, as well as the warm and velvety Lagrein Dunkel.
The DOC grape variety wines also include full-bodied Chardonnays, fine Rieslings and occasionally even Grüner Veltliner as well as excellent red wines from Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) but also Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Pinot Blanc (Pinot Bianco), Pinot Grigio (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 growths that 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 litres
- of which red/rosé wine: approx. 35 million litres
- of which white wine: approx. 80 million litres
- 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*