Cantina Tramin

Full-bodied, extract-rich Pinot Gris; straw-yellow, pleasantly discreet and floral fruit scent. Soft on the palate with balanced fullness and freshness. After some time of ripening, delicate notes of nuts and honey develop. SUPERIORE.DE

"This offers delicate scents of white wild flower and honeydew melon while the tangy palate shows pear, lemon drop and a hint of cantaloupe. Fresh acidity gives it a crisp, clean finish." Wine Enthusiast

"A very subtle pinot grigio with dried apples, nectarines and spice. Some flint and beeswax. It’s medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and a fresh, creamy finish." James Suckling

Hexenbichler is a popular red wine from mainly Vernatsch with varieties such as Klein-, Mittel-, and Grauvernatsch as well as a small part 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 hilly areas of Auer, Neumarkt and Montan. Its bouquet evokes memories of grasses and wild wine. Tight 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

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

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

Autochthonous South Tyrolean, which smells of violets and blackberries and tastes velvety like holiday. SUPERIORE.DE

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

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. Harmonious bouquet of white fruits and flowers. Clean, elegant and long on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Pinot Bianco Moriz is sweetly spiced and perfumed, showing white flowers with pear, young mango, minty herbs and a hint of green citrus. It’s soft and round, balancing zesty acids and salty minerals with notes of ripe apple and pretty inner florals. There’s beautiful symmetry here, as the wine slowly tapers off with a subtle inner sweetness and a sizzle of residual tension." Vinous

"A creamy white with plenty of dried pears, ripe green apples and hints of crushed stone. It’s full-bodied and layered. Dry, yet fruity and intense pinot blanc." James Suckling

A powerful bouquet of floral notes, sage and green pepper with subtle citrus tones. On the palate pep shows a convincing balance of fine minerality, beautiful fruit and animating acidity, which ends 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 flows into the glass, very nice nose of balm, peach and mirabelle. Smooth and round, shows a lot of present, ripe fruit, firm and substantial in the course, in the final firm pressure, salty. SUPERIORE.DE

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. At the palate it flows silky smooth, velvety and spicy, lasts long. SUPERIORE.DE

The golden-yellow Spätlese Roen is a straightforward and highly convincing dessert wine. Complex, strong, full-bodied. Residual sugar, acidity and alcohol content are in wonderful harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

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

Loam Riserva is an elegant 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

Floral bouquet with hints of candied fruits with fine herbal spice. At the palate much sweet yellow fruit and a restrained almond note. Full-bodied, creamy taste of orange zest, some cinnamon and white pepper. The finish is long and compact with candy fruit and saffron. One could call it sensory overload, but no: It is a highly elegant, polyphonic symphony concert with several encores and standing ovations! SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant, rich golden yellow. Very intense and appealing nose, of yellow rose petals, rhubarb compote, ginger and grapefruit. Good play between sweetness and acidity on the palate, flows quietly, fills the mouth great but without becoming baroque, spicy notes in the finish." Falstaff

"The 2017 Terminum Vendemmia Tardiva is a late-harvest Gewürztraminer from Cantina Tramin. Here I’m finding a zesty display of sweet exotic florals and spice offsetting notes of dried peaches and apricot. Its textures are velvety verging on glycerol, showing amazing concentration yet remaining balanced throughout. The dried fruit component continues from start to finish, feeling quite fleshy and taking on a tropical note toward the finale. Hints of butterscotch linger, but the endnote here is how refreshed the Terminum leaves you feeling." Vinous

"As the saying goes, good things come in small packages. The Cantina Tramin 2017 Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Vendemmia Tardiva Terminum is made with late-harvest fruit. The wine is packaged in a 375-milliliter bottle and only 4,200 bottles exist. The barrique-aged wine opens to a dark golden color with amber and copper highlights. It would be impossible to exaggerate the intensity of the honey, dried apricot and candied fruit aromas that rise from the bouquet. The one-hectare vineyard is located at a high 450 meters above sea level. The fruit is left to dry on the vines, and only when Botrytis cinerea (or the so-called "noble rot") appears are the grapes ready for harvest. The botrytis serves to safeguard the grape's natural acidity, and it shapes the high-toned and lifted aromas of the bouquet. This wine is simply gorgeous." Robert Parker

The world-famous Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer has been a real benchmark for years and is also a convincing wine in terms of longevity. Varietally perfect, 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 and lasts long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant green-yellow. Opens on the nose with finely drawn notes, of yellow roses, some baked apple, plus lemon balm. Round and very balanced in approach and course, as if from one cast, fine play between spice and fruit, firm pressure in the final." Falstaff

"Golden. Classic, blousy, full-blown-rose Gewurz nose. And full-blown Gewurz, in all its sensuous, art-deco decadence, on the palate. Gingerbread, candied jasmine, nougat. Floral, petals dipped in gold leaf, elderflowers in spun sugar. There is even a carrot-cake dense spiciness with the orange-zested richness of cream-cheese icing. Slow, brocade texture. But for all the seeming sweetness, it’s perhaps only just off-dry – it’s all in the flavours and the weight of the alcohol." Jancis Robinson

"Bright yellow. Strong aromas of grapefruit, peach and cinnamon are lifted by a floral element. Juicy and suave on the palate, conveying a restrained sweetness, a light touch and perhaps just a little less concentration than is usual for this wine, but boasting good inner-mouth tension and perfume to the tropical fruit and spice flavors. The luscious finish shows very good length and grip." Vinous

"Spicy peaches with melon and apple aromas that follow through to a medium body with a creamy, almost waxy palate. Lightly sweet with spices on the finish." James Suckling

"Tramin is a village in Alto Adige that is closely linked to the production of Gewürztraminer; in fact, Tramin is considered the best microclimate for the variety. The Cantina Tramin 2018 Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer makes excellence use of its home court advantage, showing those silky or glossy aromas that distinguish this fragrant grape. The bouquet opens to beeswax, white rose, star jasmine and licorice root. There is a spicy element to the bouquet with lingering notes of nutmeg, saffron and clove. The strong mineral imprint of the dolomitic soil is also reflected here with crushed stone and chalk." Robert Parker

"An unswervingly sure-footed Gewürztraminer, fermented and stored for almost a year on its fine lees in stainless steel. Rosewater-infused nectarine and yellow-peach aromas and flavours are accompanied by buttery notes of brazil nut toffee, lime marmalade and aromatic ginger, turmeric and star anise spices. Lusciously textured, balanced, with just enough acidity to rein in the alcohol and exuberance." Decanter

Troy is not a regular chardonnay. He is rather the archetype of a Chardonnay, as Wolfgang Klotz, managing director of the probably most successful winegrowers' cooperative in South Tyrol, sees it. The grapes come from two selected vineyards in Söll, near Tramin. Not only does a Mediterranean climate prevail there, but the vegetation is also determined by rather cold down winds at night. Both factors which guarantee an optimal development of the plants and fruits. The berries are hand-picked piece by piece and therefore every wine connoisseur knows that this is an absolute prestige project of the cooperative. It is therefore not surprising that only 3,000 bottles of this crescendo are sold in selected specialist shops and top restaurants.

Intense straw to golden yellow. In the bouquet tropical fruit, a touch of camomile and mint, then fine toasted notes and a subtle nutty touch. On the palate you can almost taste the proximity of the mountains, its clarity, freshness and intensity: exotic notes of yellow ripe fruit, then again some nut and in addition again a beguiling liveliness and minerality, which ends in an identical long final. Chardonnay can be like this, chapeau! SUPERIORE.DE

Troy is not a regular chardonnay. He is rather the archetype of a Chardonnay, as Wolfgang Klotz, managing director of the probably most successful winegrowers' cooperative in South Tyrol, sees it. The grapes come from two selected vineyards in Söll, near Tramin. Not only does a Mediterranean climate prevail there, but the vegetation is also determined by rather cold down winds at night. Both factors which guarantee an optimal development of the plants and fruits. The berries are hand-picked piece by piece and therefore every wine connoisseur knows that this is an absolute prestige project of the cooperative. It is therefore not surprising that only 3,000 bottles of this crescendo are sold in selected specialist shops and top restaurants.

Intense straw to golden yellow. In the bouquet tropical fruit, a touch of camomile and mint, then fine toasted notes and a subtle nutty touch. On the palate you can almost taste the proximity of the mountains, its clarity, freshness and intensity: exotic notes of yellow ripe fruit, then again some nut and in addition again a beguiling liveliness and minerality, which ends in an identical long final. Chardonnay can be like this, chapeau! SUPERIORE.DE