Cantina Andrian

The straw-yellow Somereto smells fruity and intense of ripe banana and other tropical fruits. At the palate voluminous and very lasting with pleasant acid. A modern cosmopolitan with beautiful power. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Chardonnay Somereto pleases with a mix of ripe yellow apple, subtle spices, and lifting floral tones. It’s textural and perfectly balanced, playing tart orchard fruits and minerals against juicy acids that create a push and pull of sour and sweet. A salty twang of citrus frames the experience nicely, ending clean and remarkably fresh." Vinous

"The 2019 Alto Adige Chardonnay Somereto is a true charmer. The wine delivers some of the mild creaminess and textural smoothness that comes naturally to Chardonnay (outside any oak regime), and that pretty, mid-weight fruitiness is especially compelling in this vintage. Somereto is refreshingly crisp, mineral driven and fruity. Simple winemaking is completed in stainless steel with a brief six months of lees contact. Indeed, this is a beautifully naked expression of the grape, from calcareous, reddish clay soils and a cool climate at 260 to 380 meters above sea level. The finish is citrusy, acidic and fresh. You get tremendous value here." Robert Parker

"A fruity, straight-up chardonnay with sliced cooked apples, burnt lemon sand hints of pie crust on the nose and palate. Medium to full body. Some smokiness on the finish." James Suckling

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

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

Light golden yellow. Fine, restrained nose of delicate white flowers and yellow fruity nuances. At the palate juicy and clear, round melting with harmonious play, medium length and very full of character. 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

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

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

Strong, dark Lagrein Riserva, with an intense aroma of dark chocolate, sour cherries and wild berries. Velvety, continuous taste, well structured, juicy, in the final fine tobacco note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Satisfying with smoky black fruit aromas. Concentrated palate with evident spicy and smoky notes and focussed tannins; will improve well with age." Decanter

"Lots of crushed blackberries with stemmy and leafy undertones. It’s full-bodied with lots of fruit and richness. Creamy tannins. Bitter-chocolate and tar highlights in the aftertaste. Flavorful at the finish." James Suckling

"The 2017 Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva Tor di Lupo pours from the bottle with an inky and impenetrable appearance. That beautiful, velvety darkness follows to dark fruit aromas, black cherry, smoke, tar, smoke and sweet cedar. Lagrein often offers a tangy raw note that recalls cherry cough drop or medicinal herb. You will pick up a distant touch of that here. Otherwise, the richness of the fruit is well balanced against the integrated oak spice and toast. This vintage is especially ripe and fruit-forward." Robert Parker

The lively, long Pinot Nero Anrar Riserva seduces with elegance and character. Dark garnet red colour and fragrant aromas of wild cherry, ripe raspberry, lavender and dried herbs. On the palate a firm, but extremely silky texture and despite the youthful freshness already much strength and perseverance. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2013 Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva Anrar is a very distinctive wine that most certainly deserves attention. The approach adopted here is meatier and more concentrated than most. The wine exhibits a saturated ruby color and a bouquet that is both articulate and generous. There are evident tones of dark fruit and forest bramble, but you also get pretty notes of nutmeg and cinnamon at the back. It is aged in new barrique. The wine offers profound depth and richness on the long finish." Robert Parker

With elegance and character, the lively, long Pinot Nero Anrar Riserva seduces. Dark, bright ruby red, fragrant aromas of wild cherry, ripe raspberry, lavender and dried herbs. At the palate a firm, but exceedingly silky texture and despite the youthful juicy freshness already much strength, harmony and perseverance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, rich ruby red. Very open-hearted and fragrant nose, of ripe wild berries and rich cherries, lightly reminiscent of violets and blood oranges. Nice arch on the palate, tense, well-integrated acidity, slightly noticeable tannin in the finish." Falstaff

"The 2017 Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva Anrar opens to spicy dark fruit with crushed flowers, aniseed, blood orange and cured tobacco. This Riserva is stacked tall in terms of aromas, with depth and pretty freshness to boot. This is a mid-weight expression that ushers forth great length, precision and varietal purity. With just 5,000 bottles made, the vines are planted in calcareous-rich soils with layers of reddish clay at a cooling 470 meters above sea level." Robert Parker

"Love the blueberry, strawberry and floral aromas with some lemon undertones that follow through to a full body with a tight, compact palate, firm tannins and racy fruit. Nicely focused. One of the best I have had from here." James Suckling