Cantina Nals Margreid

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

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

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

Typical Chardonnay with complex aromas of exotic fruits. On the palate, it has a harmonious, fresh elegance, slender yet powerful. SUPERIORE.DE

"This may not be very expressive in the (undeveloped?) nose, but on the palate it has good depth and a satisfying balance of discreet creaminess and lively acidity." James Suckling

Floral and slightly spicy, stimulating bouquet, with aromatic freshness, fullness and harmony on the palate. Fine, clean quality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of yellow-apple character, then a creamy, lightweight palate make this very easy to enjoy and it has crowd-pleasing balance that a lot of pinot-grigio drinkers are looking for." James Suckling

Floral-scented Pinot Blanc, clear, fine-fruity aromas and silky texture on the palate, beautifully balanced and drinkable. SUPERIORE.DE

"A distinctive, enticing style of pinot bianco in which creamy and crisp white fruit and herbal elements are very well balanced. Long, clean finish that pulls your hand back to the glass." James Suckling

Aromatic, varietal bouquet with a pronounced muscat tone and notes of exotic fruits. Harmonious and medium-bodied on the palate. Fresh and intense finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The almost flat vineyard sites of Gries near Bolzano feature sandy alluvial soils permeated by quartz porphyry. The Lagrein grapes, which predominate in this fresh cuvée, reach full ripeness here thanks to the heat-retaining properties of the Bolzano valley basin and thus gain their typical velvety softness. These deep red grapes are pressed with very short skin contact and thus surprise with fruity-fresh aromas of cherries combined with a hint of almonds. With beautifully integrated acidity, this rosé goes particularly well with strong starters from South Tyrolean cuisine, fish dishes and summer-inspired dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

Solid and typical South Tyrolean Sauvignon Bianco with lively aromas of elderberry and gooseberry. Fine and medium-bodied on the palate with good acidity and a harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Warm pale yellow; intense nose, elderflower, inviting; sweetness, fruity, bittersweet, very pleasant." Merum

"This sauvignon leaps out of the glass at you with effusive pineapple, lemon-zest, passion-fruit and nettle aromas. This is so vibrant, racy and refreshing, but has no rough edges and the finish is so clean that you want another glass." James Suckling

Bright ruby, vinous aromas and appetisingly fresh scent of red cherries. Fruity on the palate with velvety tannin, harmonious and of good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensely bright light red with garnet reflections. In the nose of fresh cherries, black pepper and tarragon, in the background delicate rose petals. Juicy attack with clear draw, fine minerality on the back palate, seems harmonious, with floral-salty finish, good drinking flow." Falstaff

Classically elegant Pinot Blanc with a beautiful fruitiness and the typical aromas of apple, grapefruit and pineapple. Well-dosed acidity, impressive freshness and a fine saltiness. Pure drinking pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense clear lemon yellow with golden reflections. Delicate herbal notes of thyme, framed by lemongrass and chamomile flowers. Lots of melting and animating acidity on the palate, powerful body, inviting saltiness, lingering finish." Falstaff

"A very attractive pinot blanc in which generous white-fruit and buttery character are wrapped around an elegant structure on the medium-bodied palate. Good concentration, then a long, gently caressing finish." James Suckling

Dark garnet red. Full bouquet of ripe cherries, violets and delicate chocolate notes. Round and powerful on the palate, with pleasant freshness and a respectable finish. You can feel the warmth of the Bolzano valley basin around the municipality of Gries, which predestines it as the perfect companion to game dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

Gennen is a pretty Sauvignon with a harmonious aroma and finely nuanced fruit. Energetic, fresh and excellently structured, it spoils the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"A bit funky (reduction) at first, but with aeration the grapefruit-zest and flinty character emerges. Then, there's lovely juiciness and elegant acidity on the medium-to full-bodied palate. Very crisp finish." James Suckling

"Heady aromas of white spring flower, peach, tropical fruit and the barest whiff of fresh bread dough come to the forefront. Savory and poised, the bright palate features succulent white grapefruit, pineapple and white peach before a crisp fennel finish." Wine Enthusiast

Flawless and dynamic Gewürztraminer: strong golden yellow, delicately smoky, fine orange note, rose oil, perfect varietal characteristics. Powerful, mineral and persistent on the palate, rose petals in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

In the deep chalky gravel soils around Margreid in the south of South Tyrol, very old vines take root in a very warm environment. The many hours of sunshine, combined with the afternoon onset of the Garda Ora wind, create the best conditions for growing late-ripening Cabernet grapes in particular. Charming aroma of wild berries with a fine smoky note. Medium-bodied on the palate, well structured and very elegant. SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Noir from the best sites in and around Eppan. The compact loamy soils with limestone deposits on porphyry rock offer ideal conditions for rich grapes. In the bouquet, diverse, spicy and fruity aromas of raspberries and cherries. Powerful, full-bodied and harmonious on the elegant palate with a long final. SUPERIORE.DE

Magred (formerly Magré) is an extravagant white, reminiscent of a Grand Cru from Burgundy. Brilliant pale yellow. Fascinating exotic bouquet of pineapple and coconut, plus a touch of toasted oak, caramel and a salty note. Medium-bodied, with a certain creaminess, long and very multi-faceted. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright intense straw yellow. Somewhat reductive on the nose, of cheese rind, lemon juice, limes, light honey and white flowers. Round and smooth on the palate with a minimal smoky touch, stretches pleasantly over the tongue, fine acidity in the finish." Falstaff

"An impressive chardonnay with complex notes of brioche, butter and fresh pecorino cheese, married to a full but elegant body that ends with tons of salty minerality." James Suckling

Sparkling, rich straw yellow. Opens with fine spicy notes of anise and cloves, with lots of mango and apricot. On the palate, racy and juicy, spreads out richly, then delicate notes of papaya and lychee follow, then fine spices round off the taste experience in the back. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, bright, light golden yellow with a brilliant core. Rich, multi-layered nose of ripe pineapple, lychee, delicate saffron, nutmeg, then yellow peach in the aftertaste. Balanced on the palate and marked by elegant melting, opens elegantly on yellow fruits, delicate minerality, balanced and rich in the drink, long." Falstaff

"This old-vine gewurz shows almond paste, spice, cream and cooked apples. Medium to full body. Dense and flavorful. Subtle finish." James Suckling

Pinot Grigio Punggl thrives on soils with a high clay content south of Margreid. Bright straw yellow with a brilliant core. Spicy fruity aromas with notes of nuts, honey and fresh flowers give it elegance and charm. Full-bodied and mineral on the palate with a juicy structure and long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Clouded lemon yellow. Also very citrusy nose, fresh, floral. At the palate light-footed with clear fruit and juicy course, light-footed, still in the embryo stage, nevertheless already on a harmonious way with excellent foresight." Falstaff

"The 2019 Punggl from Nals Margreid is a wonderfully balanced, rich and yet stimulating young Pinot Grigio. Here I’m finding pungent yellow florals and crushed stone minerality, which blows off to reveal further depths of ripe apple and hints of exotic savory spice. The textures are so silky while maintaining a fresh and stimulating personality through laser beam-like acidity, with salty minerals building toward the finale. It’s perfectly framed and precise with a twang of zesty citrus and sweet inner florals." Vinous

"Subtle aromas of dried mango and papaya follow through to a full body with a dense, layered mouth feel of ripe fruit. Yet, it remains intense and flavorful at the end of the palate with flint and fennel to the tropical fruit. Special pinot grigio." James Suckling

On the nose, aromas of ripe yellow stone fruit, beeswax, kiwi, peach and quince. The medium-bodied, racy palate offers finesse and invigorating, supporting acidity, apricot, juicy grapefruit, alpine herbs and a hint of pineapple. With a lovely mineral note, Pitzon glides into a lingering finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Sparkling yellow-green. The elegant, floral-scented Sauvignon Bianco Mantele is irresistible with beautiful varietal typicity and a pleasingly slender waistline. Fine mineral notes on the palate give play, overall very juicy and fresh. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very light lemon yellow. Delicate reduction on the nose, then of juicy, ripe lemons, some flint, delicate alcohol. On the palate with nice lively acidity, balanced, with a full body, juicy melting, slightly alcoholic in the finish." Falstaff

"This is a tight, linear sauvignon with sliced-lime and lemon character, as well as some green apples and minerals. It's full-bodied, yet compact and tight. Energetic. Excellent is the word." James Suckling

High-class Pinot Blanc from the South Tyrolean Wine Route, or more precisely from the exposed altitude of Sirmian, where the Pinot Bianco finds its ideal location and an optimal microclimate. This is why it is of remarkable quality every year. Clear and straw-yellow sparkling in the glass, intense bouquet of light blossoms, green apple, red currants and a hint of sage and nutmeg. Harmonious, powerful and persistent on the palate, with a full flavour typical of the grape variety and a beautiful melt, mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich straw yellow with a slight cloudiness. In the nose of freshly cut apple and crisp pear, still quite restrained. Shows on the palate with elegant yellow fruit and elegant melting, stretches out a wide dress, fresh and juicy, excellent foresight." Falstaff

"Creamy and delicious, this elegantly structured white opens with inviting aromas that recall sun warmed hay, chamomile, ripe pear and freshly prepared bread dough. The full bodied, rounded palate features mature apple, hazelnut, baking spice and savory saline mineral notes alongside fresh acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"Sliced cooked apples with limes and some stones. White peaches and minerals, too. Full-bodied with creamy texture and lovely fruity. Focused and persistent. A great white." James Suckling