Cantina Andrian

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

"Wild herbs, pungent florals, lemon zest and a hint of petrol rise up from the 2021 Müller Thurgau. This is suave in character, with a balancing gingery spiciness and sour citrus concentration that adds fantastic tension through the finale. Tropical and exotic flowery notes linger as the 2021 Müller Thurgau finishes wickedly fresh." Vinous

Light ruby-violet, smells fruity and floral with the characteristic almond note. Vinous, fresh and harmonious on the palate with pleasantly integrated acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

The straw-yellow Somereto smells fruity and intense of ripe banana and other tropical fruits. On the palate, it has a smooth texture, rich and persistent, with pleasant acidity. A modern cosmopolitan with an exotic touch, beautiful freshness, straightness and power. SUPERIORE.DE

Classic Pinot Blanc with the scent of ripe apples, citrus fruits and pears. Elegant, balanced, harmonious taste. Finado is not a bit playful or even simple-minded, but comes across as very precise and focused right into its clean finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Light golden yellow. Fine, restrained nose of delicate white flowers and yellow fruity nuances. Juicy and clear on the palate, round melting with harmonious play, medium length and with its delicate citrus note very fresh and full of character. SUPERIORE.DE

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

"Intense, sparkling salmon red. Delicate citrus fruit and watermelon on the nose as well as some red blossom. On the palate with fine fruit melting, balanced and juicy with medium length." Falstaff

"The 2022 Rosé Lagrein is incredibly pretty, with nuances of sweet smoke, wild flowers and candied lime. It soothes with its round texture, crisp fruit and melon notes, seems a little ripe, yet beautifully balanced. Salty minerals underline the finish and leave a tactile sensation on the palate." Vinous

Intense and clear bouquet, spicy and scented of roses, peach and white flowers. On the palate, beautiful rich and aromatic fruit, but also sparkling acidity that gives the wine tension and freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

Lagrein Rubeno 2021 is impenetrably dark and purple in the glass, exuding an earthy blend of blackcurrants, brown spices and tobacco. The palate is juicy and supple, with purple-tinged red berries and minerals gathering towards the finish. It finishes with admirable length and light tannins that linger on a lively note of salted liquorice. SUPERIORE.DE

Extremely delicate Sauvignon Blanc: fruity-wild bouquet with nuances of elderflower, gooseberry and tropical fruits. It is silky smooth and structured, with a balanced inner sweetness and minerality that caresses the palate with citrus fruits and a hint of nectarine. It has just the right dose of fine acidity, very crisp and long in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Andrian's Pinot Noir is a young and very fresh expression from the Italian Alps and shows lavender, violets and lots of wild berries. The wine is fresh and easily accessible, for us it is a Pinot Noir in its most original form with a powerful and bright final. 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 and white pepper combine with the elegant style to create a remarkable overall picture. Great class! SUPERIORE.DE

"Vibrant citrus and stony mineral characters with a juicy, ripe gooseberry texture, fresh acidity and a leafy finish." Decanter

"Well-cut and fresh, almost statuesque, but with a sense of poise and grace as flavors of kiwi fruit, lime granita, melon rind and chive blossoms ride the lightly chalky texture, alongside mouthwatering acidity and a streak of salinity." Wine Spectator

Andrian's gem Juvelo comes from chalky gravel soil interspersed with angular white dolomite rock. 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, shows notes of dried apricot, quince, in the background raspberry and beeswax. Balanced and clear in the attack and course, very precise, shows notes of apricot also on the palate, some quince, very long in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Golden yellow and intense. Slightly spicy nose of juniper, pine leaves and apricot, as well as light honey. Very creamy on the palate with an almost oily structure, fine saffron notes and young honey, bright and long lasting." Falstaff

"Quince, dried apricot and orange zest notes with a floral, saffron frangrance; oily and textured with a cleansing vibrant acidity." Decanter

"The South Tyrolean Gewürztraminer Passito Juvelo 2020 in the 375-millilitre bottle has nutty notes overlaid with honey and sun-dried apricots. The wine is thick and rich, with a beautiful fullness of fruit that lushly coats the palate. The acidity and bright fruit flavours ensure that the wine does not seem too heavy. The wine is aged in barrique for 11 months after a short three-hour maceration on the skins." Wine Advocate

"A stunning dessert wine that could be mistaken for a fine Sauternes, thanks to a combination of juiciness and vinous balance that so many products in this category lack. Wonderful interplay of tropical fruit coulis character, marzipan richness and very lively acidity for this grape variety. So much energy in the very long, concentrated finish." James Suckling

Deep Merlot Riserva with a multi-layered 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

"Rich, sparkling ruby with a dark core. Attractive, intense nose with notes of blackberry and mulberry, in the background spicy components of galangal and bay leaf. On the palate polished, very well integrated tannin, shows good drinkability, medium weight, juicy, dark chocolate in the finish." Falstaff

"The 2019 Alto Adige Merlot Riserva Gant opens to a bright bouquet with roses and blue flowers, followed by cherries, cassis and sweet blackberries. This is not quite a full–bodied wine, but almost, with a fine texture and rich concentration. Fermentation is in stainless steel and the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and aging in barrique." Wine Advocate

"I love the enveloping, savory nose with notes of forest berries, roast meat and old balsamic vinegar. Ripe and rich, but with a stack of healthy fine tannin and earthy complexity, this really shows what merlot can achieve in Alto Adige! So much depth and drive at the very long finish!" James Suckling

Deep and impenetrable. Tor di Lupo shows opulent fruit with dried plums and prunes. It is a heavy and dense red wine that goes best with juicy meats such as lamb or steak. There is a hint of bitter almond on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Another attractive lagrein with ripe dark and blue fruits, violets, crushed stones, lead pencil and chocolate. Full-bodied, compact and lightly chewy with ripe, powdery tannins and solid structure. Some crushed spicy herb undertones. The fruit is generous, almost plush, with a lingering, chalky finish." James Suckling

The South Tyrolean Pinot Noir Riserva Anrar is fresh and light on the palate with wild berries and cassis, followed by dried mint and lavender scents. Fermented in steel and aged in barriques, this red wine is silky and smooth, almost without edges. Cantina Andriano Winery Andrian works with a deft hand when it comes to Pinot Noir, preserving the nuanced elegance of the grape variety's aromas. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep and impenetrable. Tor di Lupo shows opulent fruit with dried plums and prunes. It is a heavy and dense red wine that goes best with juicy meats such as lamb or steak. There is a hint of bitter almond on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Another attractive lagrein with ripe dark and blue fruits, violets, crushed stones, lead pencil and chocolate. Full-bodied, compact and lightly chewy with ripe, powdery tannins and solid structure. Some crushed spicy herb undertones. The fruit is generous, almost plush, with a lingering, chalky finish." James Suckling