Cantina Tramin

Kalterersee Auslese is a light ruby-red, light, low-tannin classic that tastes pleasantly mild and fruity. Perfect to enjoy with typical Tyrolean dishes such as bacon and sausage. SUPERIORE.DE

Dark garnet red Merlot from the hillside vineyards in Auer, Neumarkt and Montan. Its bouquet evokes memories of grasses and wild wine. Taut and full-bodied with aromas of dark cherries and blackcurrants. SUPERIORE.DE

Fresh-fruity Pinot Blanc, light greenish yellow, a light apple note in the bouquet, aromas of nuts and green foliage. Very harmonious and balanced on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Lagrein Rosé, also known as Lagrein Kretzer, is a light ruby red wine with a light and pleasant fruity aroma. Its fresh, lively nature makes for great drinking pleasure on many occasions. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium copper red. In the nose rather closed at the beginning, then delicate nuances of red berries and slightly floral bouquet. On the palate fruity and fresh, with noticeable tannin, medium length." Falstaff

The grapes for this Chardonnay come from vineyards in the municipalities of Auer, Neumarkt and Tramin. Delicate fruity aroma and lively taste with flavours of pineapple, pear, citrus fruit, some caramel and butter. SUPERIORE.DE

Full-bodied Pinot Gris in bright straw yellow, with a pleasantly discreet and floral fruit aroma. Soft on the palate with harmonious fullness and freshness. After some time of maturation, delicate notes of nuts and honey develop. SUPERIORE.DE

"This has so much lemon-blossom and spring-meadow freshness, it comes off as being much lighter than it really is. And the playful way it skips and hops its way across the palate underlines that. Some discreet tannins unobtrusively anchor the finish." James Suckling

Tramin's Lagrein 2020 rises cheerfully from the glass like a blob of fresh blackberry jam, spiced with peppery wild herbs and white smoke. Its textures are soft and enveloping with a well-proportioned blend of wild berry fruits, minerals and gentle tannins. A wave of zesty acids perfectly frames the expression, leaving it feeling dynamic and providing high libations. SUPERIORE.DE

Hexenbichler is a popular red made predominantly from Vernatsch with varieties such as Klein-, Mittel- and Grauvernatsch as well as a small part of Lagrein and Pinot Nero. Pleasantly full-bodied, persistent and round. The great harmony is due to the low yields and the (formerly common) variety. SUPERIORE.DE

Full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon from the Freising sites south of Rungg near Tramin. Complex in bouquet and taste, with hints of blackcurrant, dried fruit, chocolate, green pepper, cedar and tobacco. SUPERIORE.DE

Fine, slightly aromatic Sauvignon with the typically idiosyncratic varietal bouquet reminiscent of nettle and elderberry. Wonderfully lively fruit on the palate with notes of green pepper, mint and gooseberry and a hearty, crisp acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

This Gewürztraminer has become one of the most sought-after wines in South Tyrol. From the core of its historic cultivation area, it is typical of the variety, tasty and elegant despite its fullness. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red Pinot Noir with an intense, ethereal bouquet of wild berries. Full of aromatic richness and persistent pressure, with almost austere tannin on the palate. Lots of character and class! SUPERIORE.DE

Moriz is a fresh and fruity Pinot Blanc with character and beautiful intensity. Harmonious bouquet of white fruits and blossoms. Clean, elegant and long on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of crisp pear and ripe-apple fruit that’s lifted by notes of green beans and lime, this is a juicy, crisp and expressive pinot bianco with immediate appeal, but also some depth and an interesting grapefruit-pith note in the bold, zesty finish." James Suckling

Vernatsch Freisinger is a noble wine of excellent quality from the best vineyards of the Freisingerhof in Tramin. Shining bright red, the fine bouquet with aromas of strawberries and delicate spices. On the palate elegant and of slim stature, reminiscent of good Beaujolais. SUPERIORE.DE

A powerful bouquet of floral notes, sage and green pepper with subtle citrus tones. On the palate, pepshows a convincing balance of fine minerality, beautiful fruit and animating acidity, ending in a beautiful final. SUPERIORE.DE

"A very aromatic and expressive sauvignon with a wide spectrum of citrus zest, plus notes of fresh basil and tarragon. Both succulent and very refreshing, thanks to a slew of bright herbal character on the ample mid-palate. Long, vibrant finish with pronounced wet-stone minerality." James Suckling

Fresh straw yellow into the glass, very beautiful nose of balm, peach and mirabelle. Smooth and round, shows a lot of present, ripe fruit, firm and sturdy in the course, firm pressure in the final, salty. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Stoan wafts up spicy and pungently floral with ginger-spiked crushed apples, savory herbs and wet slate. This is soothingly silky in feel yet lifted, focused on ripe orchard fruits, along with a subtle hint of candied citrus that provides contrast. It leaves the palate crisp and clean with nuances of grapefruit and lime that linger. I like the balance of tension and richness here." Vinous

"Herbal, peach, citrus and passion fruit nose. Very well made with a dense palate with perfectly poised acidity and fine length." Decanter

"The upfront aromas of yellow grapefruit and ripe gooseberry are classic sauvignon blanc, but as it aerates, pear and ripe apple notes emerge. On the palate, there’s a parallel, nicely intertwined combination of brightness and creaminess, until you splash land in the juicy, exotic finish. Just reaching it’s best drinking form, but still fresh." James Suckling

The world-famous Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer has been a real benchmark for years and is also a convincing wine in terms of longevity. Bright yellow with greenish reflections. Varietal perfection, complex and deep, but also agile and fresh with beautiful nuances. Smoky notes, black tea, white fruit. On the palate it flows silky smooth, velvety and spicy, lingers long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Classic Gewurz nose. Broad, fleshy and rose-essence oily on the palate. Nutmeg. So intensely rose perfumed you could dab this on your wrists. There is a sense of elderflower-cordial sweetness to the wine, but the finish is dry and phenolic, informed by a strong vein of plant-sap-green bitterness. Smoky finish. The perfect wine for a chicken pilaf in buttery, saffron infused lavash crust." Jancis Robinson

"The 2020 Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer is more of a whisper than a shout, and it speaks of exotic florals with hints of tropical melon and crushed stone. Its glycerol-like textures are well-matched with a pretty inner sweetness, which is all harmonized by zesty citrus and bright acidity. The result is really quite pleasing, tapering off fresh, yet echoing with all of the aromas and flavors from its nose and palate. There’s a slightly hedonistic character about the Nussbaumer, but you can’t deny the amazing balance it displays throughout. I would say that this deserves an official “Wow”." Vinous

"Wonderful nose of yellow roses, fresh pineapple and jasmine, with delicately spicy overtones. Stunning ripeness and concentration, but even more importantly, almost impeccable balance for a grape variety that’s a winemaker’s nightmare. Very long, silky finish, where the 15% alcohol is barely perceptible." James Suckling

Deep golden yellow. On the lush bouquet, sweet, spicy aromas of acacia honey, burnt sugar, mango and liquorice. Also layered and rich on the palate with opulent flavours of grapefruit, passion fruit, acacia honey and cinnamon, and more than enough acidity to avoid being broad. The finish is long and beguilingly sweet. Roen is hardly less complex than its more famous "big brother" Terminum and certainly a spectacular sweet wine. Here, residual sugar, acidity and alcohol content are in wonderful harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

"Delicately shining golden yellow with copper reflections. Delicate aroma of candied lemon and ripe apricots, some saffron and delicate butter cream, plus light nougat. Spreads a wide fan, juicy, intense, shows good draught and fine melting, ends delicately spicy, lingers long." Falstaff

Maglen, the Riserva made from Pinot Noir, has class. Full-bodied, persistent and full of tension, it delights with its forest berry aroma and beautiful herbal spiciness in nose and mouth. Very elegant and polished on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark shining ruby red. Perfumed and fragrant on the nose with floral hints, ripe cherry and ripe raspberries, reverberating with fine wood. On the palate, polished core with great density, taut, concentrated and precise, with noticeable wood in the finish." Falstaff

"The fruit on this is extraordinary - on the nose and the palate. Jewelled and as lovely as the evening sun streaming through a stained-glass window in a little stone chapel. Intense purity and clarity and razor-sharp focus with a combination of ripeness that can only come from long hours of bright sunlight and sculpted, long, stony freshness that can only come from cold mountain nights. Well, well worth the price." Jancis Robinson

"Elegant aromatics of red plum, pomegranate, black tea and star anise, palate is graced with balsamic, red fruit and spiced oak." Decanter

"Pronounced licorice, black-pepper and smoky aromas, as well as fresh black cherry. Good depth and a nice structure with some interesting, earthy and spicy notes. The finish is very harmonious." James Suckling

"This wine is new to my annual tasting repertoire and represents an exciting new discovery from Cantina Tramin. The 2018 Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva Maglen opens to a mid-weight approach and a nice sense of concentration that remains impactful but elegant at the same time. The wine is redolent of cherry, cassis, pressed violets and blood orange. There are some distant notes of earth and smoke with crushed rock as well." Robert Parker