Alois Lageder

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

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

Bright pale yellow Pinot Blanc with an elegant, floral-mineral bouquet and notes of ripe apples and peach. Clean, vinous taste, balanced body and remarkable, medium-long aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Serious depth and juicy citrus-fruit character with a touch of fresh almond, this is a very authentic Alto Adige pinot bianco with very good balance for just 11.5% alcohol. Long, lemon and mineral finish for this category." James Suckling

Brilliant straw yellow. On the nose, an almost dramatic concert of impressions of flint, dried flowers, tropical fruits and a subtle lime note. The palate is taut, with good texture and structure, finely spicy, lively and with a wonderfully pronounced salty tension. Very balanced as it progresses, with a well nuanced fruit and acid dose and a very refreshing clarity. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong rosé colour and intensely fruity aroma. Full, firm body, round and palatable taste, with invigorating acidity and a delicate bitter note in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

This fresh Müller Thurgau beams at us with a light straw yellow and greenish shimmer. Its aroma is finely aromatic, with hints of apple and apricot, floral notes and fine nutmeg spice. The slender body does not lack a certain substance and leads to a lively, fresh, dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright, straw-yellow colour with greenish shimmer. Expressive, quite lush, floral aroma with notes of ripe fruit (peach, melon) and fine spices. Full, expansive, elegant flavour, lemon zest in the finish, lots of freshness, some white smoke and a very vital acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"A very distinctive, slightly funky style of pinot grigio that will appeal to natural-wine fans. Plenty of raisin-bread and bruised-apple character. Juicy with good depth and balance for just 12% alcohol." James Suckling

Above the north-western shore of Lake Kaltern rises a spectacular steep slope that is one of the best sites in the area. Classic and Demeter-certified Vernatsch from South Tyrol: Pronounced, very fruity aroma of red berries and cherries. Round, balanced taste, medium body, fresh finish with fine tannin and pleasant bitter almond note. SUPERIORE.DE

"A light, fresh red with cherries and plums and light lemon and stone undertones. Medium body. Clean finish. Fun and very easy." James Suckling

Dark, clear cherry red. Discreet nose of red berries with a spicy component. Medium-bodied on the palate with a nice structure, spicy-juicy taste with good length. SUPERIORE.DE

The new label introduced with the 2018 vintage stands for creativity.

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

The grapes of this Sauvignon Bianco, produced in small quantities, come from the Lageder vineyard Tannhammerhof. Bright, light yellow colour, fine varietal aroma of ripe tropical fruits, gooseberry and elderflower. The clean, aromatic taste has a strong acidity that is well integrated into the fruit. SUPERIORE.DE

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

The warm sites around Tramin give this pretty Traminer aromatico substance, breadth and a certain sweetness, while the cooler and higher sites in the Valle Isarco valley give it freshness, finesse and a fine aromatic structure. Clear straw yellow in colour, with a very aromatic bouquet of ripe mirabelle plum, apricot and fine exotic spices. In the drink it is juicy and long lasting, with fine minerality and a dry, well-proportioned finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Spices and almond paste with some white-pepper character. Medium-bodied, dry and layered with plenty of fruit. Light cloves and rose soap at the end." James Suckling

Floral bouquet, aromas of cherries and rose petals, some tea. Full-bodied and silky on the palate, powerful and complex, fine and elegant, supple tannins and long. SUPERIORE.DE

Alois Lageder's dry Moscato entices with beautiful honey aromas, underpinned with a hint of grapefruit. Full-bodied on the palate of fresh fruit, in the finish memories of spicy dried lemon peel with a beautiful acid play.. SUPERIORE.DE

Cherry red with ruby glints. In the nose cherries and other red berries and a fine spice. In the body medium-weight, with a buoyant freshness and a good acid structure. Its depth predestines it as an accompaniment to fine lamb dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

South of Margreid lies the "15er" site, which is characterised by deposits of the Fenner stream and the Etsch river and has been largely planted with Merlot vines since 1957. Its site enjoys particularly good aeration due to the warm wind from Lake Garda, the Ora, which gives the wine a filigree structure and great finesse. Cherry red with ruby shimmer. Impressive bouquet of concentrated fruits, pepper and vegetal notes. Pleasantly medium-bodied, precise and balanced, with a fine hint of bittersweet and a convincing freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright light yellow Pinot Blanc from the Haberlehof winery in Buchholz. Fine, distinctly fruity apple and peach bouquet with a very discreet hint of wood. Clean, elegant taste, balanced structure and harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow. Still very reserved on the nose. On the palate with slender fruit and delicate melting, opens salty, crystalline, cool style, with 11.5% a lightweight in its category." Falstaff

"Pale straw-green. Perfumed, delicate and varietally accurate pear and white peach notes on the nose are complemented by white flowers. Then juicy, dense and vibrant, offering flavors similar to the aromas. Finishes mellow but fresh and very long, with elements of orchard fruit and minty herbs. Very well done." Vinous

Bright, straw-yellow colour with a light greenish tinge. Fine fruity, varietal, fragrant aroma with scents of ripe tropical fruits. Balanced, medium-bodied and clean taste. Fresh, lively acidity and wonderful finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A deep, complex chardonnay nose that manages to remain playful. I love the aromas of fresh white bread, pear and white flowers, as well as the creamy and elegant, mid-weight palate. Long, very pure finish." James Suckling

"The organic 2019 Alto Adige Chardonnay Gaun is a wine that I have not tasted in many years. This mid-weight expression of Chardonnay shows hints of toasted spice or flint that cede to nectarine and soft, fleshy peach. This is an easy and accessible portrait of the grape that shows good precision and crisp sharpness. It's a great bottle for fried shrimp on a summer weekend." Robert Parker

Bright, straw-yellow colour with greenish reflections. Pronounced, rich, somewhat smoky varietal aroma, fine wood spice. Clean, fruity, powerful taste. Round, full-bodied. Fresh final with a long, spicy aftertaste. For us, one of the best Pinot Gris in South Tyrol every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light gold with a drop of rust. In the nose of cherries and delicately toasted hazelnuts, also of apricot, in the reverberation minimally resinous undertone, then again marzipan. Fresh on the palate with clear cool fruit, stretches across the tongue with a racy draw and filigree tannin, light-footed in the finish with medium length." Falstaff

"Effusive nose of floral honey and summer meadows with a hint of vanilla. Ripe and open, yet bright and crisp with some positive tannins at the tantalizing finish. And it does all this with just 11.5% alcohol!" James Suckling

"Aged partly in steel and partly in big wooden barrels, the 2019 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Porer (an organic and biodynamic wine) shows tinges of amber and copper that make for a so-called "ramato" styled white (or rosé). The bouquet is expressive and bright with peach, ripe apple and a spicy hint of curry leaf or saffron. The lean-bodied wine shows good depth and dimension and ends with extra structure and a drying hint of crushed mineral." Robert Parker

The name "Mimuèt" (to my taste) comes from Ladin. Convinced that South Tyrol offers the best conditions for the Pinot Noir grape variety, Alois Lageder paid particular attention to it at a very early stage. His goal is to produce wines with precision, lightness and filigree structure. Garnet red with ruby reflexes. Pinot Noir Mimuèt smells of ripe black cherries, flowers and spices. On the palate, elegant, almost light on its feet, with a multi-layered, soft finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright, straw-yellow colour with a light greenish tinge. Clean, pronounced, fragrant varietal aroma with fine fruity notes (peach, pear). Balanced, medium body. Fresh, juicy finish. The racy acidity is harmoniously integrated into the fruit structure. A wonderful Riesling italico in small edition. SUPERIORE.DE