Cantina Tramin

Kalterersee Auslese is a light ruby red wine, low in tannins, with a pleasantly mild and fruity taste. Perfect to enjoy with typical Tyrolean dishes such as bacon and sausage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright red; red jammy, makes you curious; fruity in the mouth, sweetness, fresh, very pleasant." Merum

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

"The 2020 Alto Adige Chardonnay is made in stainless steel only and with simple winemaking techniques aimed at preserving the freshness and snappy personality of this easy-drinking white. This northern Italian Chardonnay offers quince and white peach with apple, pear and a mild touch of sweet honey, perfect for some deep-fried zucchini sticks. These are clean and zippy results offered at a terrific low price." Robert Parker

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

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

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

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 juicy and immediately appealing pinot grigio has plenty of white-fruit and floral aromas, plus nice, citrusy freshness on the light body. Very polished." James Suckling

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

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

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 and gooseberry and a hearty acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium pale yellow; elderflower, nettle, fresh; also mint in the mouth, lean, juicy." Merum

"A charming, light sauvignon blanc with lively cassis and citrus aromas and a touch of spice. Sleek and very crisp, in a style that many people like." James Suckling

This Gewürztraminer has become one of the most sought-after wines in South Tyrol. From the core of its historical cultivation area, it shows itself 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 aromatic fullness and persistent pressure, on the palate with almost strict tannin. 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

"The Cantina Tramin 2020 Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Moriz is a relatively new entry in my annual tasting calendar and is a wine I'd encourage readers to try, especially if they are enamored with the crispness and freshness that comes so naturally to Italian Pinot Bianco. There is a spicy element to the wine with crisp apple and white licorice, but you also get crushed mineral and drying limestone that would be lovely with fried whole-belly clams and a green side salad. The best news is the terrific value you get with Moriz in this release." Robert Parker

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

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

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

Pinot Grigio Unterebner is an exceptional wine: golden yellow, elegant aromas of blossom honey, lavender and tropical fruits. Delicate-butry notes, very balanced and charismatic, long and punchy on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant straw yellow. In the nose of white stone fruit, bananas, a hint of white chocolate, elegant wood spice. Opens on the palate with white fruity nuances, elegant use of wood with a lot of melting and compact fruit body, spans the tongue in a balanced and harmonious way, with persistence." Falstaff

"Creamy, floral, rich Pinot Grigio - more Alsace style in terms of richness, but very much defined and set apart by the taut, cool mountain freshness and spine. Lovely sweet-cardamom and white pepper spices building towards the end. Talc and sandalwood, sweet peas and peaches and cream. Complex and persistent. A powerful wine that will pair well with rich dishes - think creamy/buttery curries, roast pork, duck poached in sweet wine." Jancis Robinson

"This powerful, complex pinot grigio has striking, smoked-bacon character, as well as plenty of apple aroma. Very good depth and balance, the finish clean and quite mineral for this grape variety." James Suckling

"Aromatic nose of bruised citrus rind and rich spiced pear, the lush palate is layered with ripe melon, quince and bitter lemon." Decanter

"Here is a wonderful white to enjoy with a summer lunch of lobster rolls by the oceanside. The bouquet of the 2019 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Unterebner veers toward yellow and stone fruits, with a little more creaminess and texture at the back to separate it from a standard Pinot Grigio. Aged for 11 months in botte grande and tonneaux, this expression gives you much more softly textured peach and pear than you might have expected." Robert Parker

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

"Nussbaumer" has long been at least as famous as the winery itself, which is one of the very great, historical classics of South Tyrol. Fascinating fragrance with a real kaleidoscope of aromas. On the nose, yellow roses, lilies, nutmeg, lychee, ripe melon and passion fruit, as well as herbaceous notes. Meltingly dense palate with a certain exoticism, good structure and freshness balance the whole. Will benefit from further bottle ageing." Weinwisser

"Sparkling rich straw yellow with green shimmer. Opens with emphatic spicy notes of ground coriander seeds, yellow roses, lychee and mango, beautiful fragrance play. Rich and dense in attack and course, lots of ripe tropical fruit, glides along on a rich carpet of oriental spices, rich pressure in the final, long finish." Falstaff

"Very ripe tropical-fruit nose with hints of turkish delight, smoked bacon and sandalwood. Powerful with a lot of textural complexity, but no hint of bombast. Indeed, the bitter side of this grape is very well integrated in the rich, mellow palate." James Suckling

"Pouring from the bottle with a mildly saturated golden hue, the Cantina Tramin 2019 Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer is an almost full-bodied expression. The wine carries extra fruit weight that appears smooth and rich to the palate. It also offers elaborate aromas of fragrant summer flower and peach blossom. There is some heaviness on the finish, but it is washed away by the wine's significant persistence and freshness. This would be great with a butternut squash ravioli." Robert Parker

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

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 of Pinot Noir, has class. Full-bodied, persistent and full of tension, she inspires with her forest berry aroma and beautiful herbal spice in nose and mouth. Very elegant and polished in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"This features a very floral edge of rose petals and cranberries at first, marked by clove and spice character. Medium-bodied and so elegant and precise on the palate, with a touch of nutmeg character on the finish. Very mineral, complex and driven." James Suckling

Lagrein Urban, named after the Urbanhof, in whose excellent vineyards the grapes thrive. Bright, dark ruby, spicy notes, dark fruits and fine chocolate in the bouquet. Very juicy and dense, with balanced roasted aromas and fine tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

"Vivid bright purple with ruby accents. Beautifully marked nose with aromas of preserved wild berries, plum jam, caramel and freshly roasted coffee. Shows plenty of power in the mouth, present, fine tannin, fills the whole palate and reverberates for a long time." 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

Loam Riserva is an elegantly marked yet powerful cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Well structured, spices accompany a beautiful fruit and the determined tannin until the long finish. SUPERIORE.DE