Cantina Andrian

A sophisticated Lagrein Rosé - salmon-coloured with lively reflections, beautiful fruit of flowers and raspberries, fresh, light, soft and harmonious on the palate with a beautiful fruit component until the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Animating white wine from Müller Thurgau with an aromatic bouquet, medium body and pleasantly dry taste, carried by fine acidity and spice. SUPERIORE.DE

Classic Pinot Blanc with the scent of ripe apples and pears. Elegant, balanced, harmonious taste. Finado is not a bit playful or even simply knitted, but looks very exquisite. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Finado opens to a luminous, light straw color that reflects the ambient light. This vintage shows zesty and very balanced results with pear, Golden Delicious apple, crushed limestone and a touch of spicy saffron. These aromas are characteristic of dolomitic calcareous soils. Winemaking is simple in stainless steel, with a brief sur lie aging of six months. The wine sports a crisp, lean-bodied mouthfeel, but there is enough acidity and mineral-driven linearity to drive the wine long over the palate." Robert Parker

"Pure aromas of ripe red apples with some cream undertones. Medium to full body and round, creamy texture. Plenty of fruit and a delicious finish. All there and delicious." James Suckling

Light ruby violet, fruity and floral fragrance with the characteristic almond note. On the palate vinous, fresh and harmonious with pleasantly integrated acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Garnet red, very appealing scent of elderberry, red berries and delicate dark chocolate. Hearty and juicy on the palate, fine fruit, robust tannin. Very direct and delicious. SUPERIORE.DE

Extremely delicate Sauvignon Blanc: Fruity bouquet with nuances of elderflower, gooseberry and tropical fruits. Dense, structured taste with fine acidity, long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fun and intense aromas of grapefruit, cherry blossom and citrus follow through to a full body with lots of delicious fruit and tangy acidity. Slightly hollow central palate, but full of flavor. Delicious." James Suckling

"This wine is citrusy, bright and tonic. The Cantina Andriano (Kellerei Andrian) 2019 Alto Adige Sauvignon Blanc Floreado is all about fresh primary fruit, and the wine comes off with bold intensity, leaving nothing to hide. Those citrusy tones are followed by honeydew melon and tropical fruit with wild sage and crushed limestone. If you love the zesty, sparkly and glossy Sauvignon Blancs you get from New Zealand, this expression from Alto Adige offers an all-Italian interpretation of that snappy style." Robert Parker

Intense and clear bouquet, spicy and scented of roses. On the palate it has beautiful rich and aromatic fruit, but also sparkling acidity, which gives the wine tension. SUPERIORE.DE

"High perfumed with some apricot to the almond and smoke undertones. Rose buds. Medium to full body and creamy texture with some oily sensibility on the palate." James Suckling

"The Cantina Andriano (Kellerei Andrian) 2019 Alto Adige Gewürztraminer shows fragrant tones of star jasmine, summer peach and sweet almond blossom. As the wine opens in the glass, you also get some licorice and aniseed. It offers a mid-weight approach with some distant sweetness that is carefully folded into the wine's plush, mid-weight texture. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and ages on the lees for a brief six months." Robert Parker

Fine Pinot Noir with a delicate aroma of strawberries and dried fruit. Smooth taste with lively acidity structure, harmonious. An elegant entry wine for future Pinot Nero lovers. SUPERIORE.DE

Aged on the lees for six months, Sauvignon Andrius is a lively, well-structured white with great varietal typicity. Ripe peaches, dried apricots, juicy honeydew melon, candied almonds, flowers and a hint of mint combine with the elegant style to create a remarkable overall picture. Great class! SUPERIORE.DE

"The nose is bright and intense, as a wave of grapefruit and lemon zest slowly morphs to reveal a more savory expression with fresh cut grass, wild herbs and hints of ginger. On the palate, the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Andrius takes a turn toward richness, as creamy textures coat the senses then give way to a contrasting mix of tart yellow citrus, saturating salty minerals and nervous acids, which add further tension. It finishes long, with an unexpected hint of sweetness, yet still quite poised and buzzing like a bomb about to go off." Vinous

"Powerful aromas of nettle, honey and gooseberry. Round and ripe with juicy tropical fruit flavours and impressive aromatic finish." Decanter

"A sauvignon that is more on the tropical-fruit side with mango and peach character both on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, layered and flavorful. Very perfumed on the finish with light oiliness. Flinty finish." James Suckling

"Fragrant, bright and balanced, the Cantina Andriano (Kellerei Andrian) 2018 Alto Adige Sauvignon Blanc Andrius is a beautiful wine and a pristine expression of this fragrant grape. High-altitude Sauvignon Blanc from Northern Italy presents enormous varietal purity with white flower, honey, tropical fruit and garden-fresh tomato leaf. The freshness and the sharpness of those aromas is just terrific, especially in a balanced cool vintage such as 2018. Fermentation is straightforward in stainless steel, and temperature control helps to lock in those bright aromas." Robert Parker

Andrian's jewel Juvelo comes from limestone gravel soil interspersed with angular white dolomite rock. The harvest usually takes place in November, when almost 100% of the grapes are affected by Botrytis (noble rot).

Rich, sparkling golden yellow. Clearly defined, intense nose, showing notes of dried apricot, quince, and in the background raspberry and beeswax. Well-balanced and clear in the beginning and course, very precise, shows notes of apricot also on the palate, some quince, in the final very long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, shining golden yellow with brilliant engraving. Noble spicy nose, complex and clear, shows fine notes of dried apricots, daisies, dates and roasted almonds, candied lemons. Fresh and light-footed on the palate, opens creamy and creamy on delicate nutty tones, spans an elegant arc, precise, juicy and balanced to the long, sweet final." Falstaff

"Vivid golden yellow. Ripe mango, grapefruit, lemon curd and flowers on the enticing nose. Then rich and dense, but with very good cut to the orchard and tropical fruit flavors, sexed up by a boatload of sweet spices. Finishes long and mellow but with good freshness. Andrian can always be counted on to make a great wine from Gewürz." Vinous

"The 2017 Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Passito Juvelo (produced in a 375-milliliter bottle) is a very special wine that wraps over the palate like silk sheets. The bouquet is enormously fragrant and rich with honey, brown sugar, candied orange peel and sweet almond paste. The wine is thick and extra creamy in texture, especially in this warm vintage that resulted in more concentrated fruit. The grapes undergo three hours of so-called mash time before gentle pressing. The wine is fermented in oak and aged in barrel for 11 months." Robert Parker

Andrian's gem Juvelo comes from limestone gravel soil interspersed with angular white dolomite rock. The harvest usually takes place in November, when almost 100% of the grapes are affected by botrytis (noble rot). Rich, sparkling golden yellow. Clearly marked, intense nose, showing notes of dried apricot, quince, with raspberry and beeswax in the background. Balanced and clear in approach and course, very precise, shows notes of apricot also on the palate, some quince, very long in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Showing brilliant golden rays and sunbeams that shine from deep within, the 2018 Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Passito Juvelo is an incredibly fragrant and expressive dessert wine made with air-dried fruit from high-altitude vineyards (at 500 meters above sea level) with a mix of calcareous soil, gravel and white shards of dolomitic rock. The wine opens to fresh summer jasmine, orange blossom, white raisins and candied almond. The mouthfeel is extra rich and creamy, with an opulent honey-like texture. This is a gorgeous wine (made in limited numbers with just 2,500 small bottles produced) that offers precision and sharpness on the one hand and crazy luxuriousness on the other." Robert Parker

Deep Merlot Riserva with a complex bouquet reminiscent of dried fruits, wild raspberries, blackberries and tobacco. On the palate very dense fruit, strong body and polished tannin. Good ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Spicy bramble and dried fruits with smoked oaky notes. Delicious cherry freshness with juicy elegant tannins and great spiced character." Decanter

"Plums and walnuts with herb and bark undertones. Redcurrants, too. It’s full-bodied with round, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. A big, beautiful merlot here from Alto Adige. Drink in 2022." James Suckling

"In this series of reds from this hot and dry vintage, the early-ripening Cantina Andriano (Kellerei Andrian) 2017 Alto Adige Merlot Riserva Gant is the wine that most reflects the characteristics of the growing season. The wine shows rich softness and plushness with generous tones of cherry confit, blackberry preserves and Spanish cedar. Thanks to the cool microclimates of the Dolomites, the wine is never overtly jammy or overdone. In fact, it portrays the vintage with overall elegance and balance." Robert Parker