Peter Zemmer

This Schiava has a typically fruity bouquet of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Fruity and mineral on the palate with a firm, slender structure. A fresh and very fairly priced companion for every day. SUPERIORE.DE

Straw yellow with green reflections and a wide and colourful range of fruit aromas reminiscent of banana and melon. The juicy taste is fresh, lively, with a pleasant fullness and an inviting and persistent persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

The autochthonous red variety Lagrein, processed into the so-called Kretzer in the white wine process, delivers the summer classic from South Tyrol. Bright rosé, inviting fruity bouquet of flowers and pleasantly light aromas on the palate reminiscent of fresh forest fruits. Dry and with a fine spiciness. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright straw yellow in colour with a distinctive, subtly fruity aroma of pear, this wine is dry, soft and slightly nutty on the palate. A wonderfully integrated acidity gives it power, balance and structure. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliant straw yellow, the bouquet is intense and persistent. Lightly aromatic on the palate, typical of this vine, fruity fresh, elegant and delicate. SUPERIORE.DE

Sparkling, radiant golden yellow. On the nose, classic varietal tones of quince, pear, white peach and tangy citrus carefully correspond with the impression on the palate. The pretty mineral note gives the wine linearity and a brilliant sense of clarity. This fresh South Tyrolean Pinot Blanc is another example of Italy's great white wines, and this is especially evident at this truly honest price point. SUPERIORE.DE

For years the traditional-modern and inexpensive classic from South Tyrol! This wine shines with its fruity aromas of blueberries and undergrowth and a well-balanced taste and goes well not only with hearty snacks but also with mildly spicy meat dishes. Nice drinking flow with character! SUPERIORE.DE

A rich and complex Riesling, fragrant with honey and candied fruits. The full-bodied and rich taste is supported by a fine acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Linear and vibrant, this lovely white has enticing scents of white spring flowers and yellow stone fruits. The elegant palate offers juicy peach, apricot and a hint of saline alongside tangy acidity." Wine Enthusiast

Golden yellow with complex smell of roses, cloves and fruits. Full-bodied, soft and round on the palate, with an interesting slight bitter note on the finish. Beautifully interpreted and characterful Traminer from South Tyrol. SUPERIORE.DE

The Sauvignon Blanc of straw-yellow colour tends towards greenish. Fine, delicate aroma, very fruity of gooseberry, elderberry and nettle. The taste is very full, round and carried by an elegant acidity. Pleasant citrus tones in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

Harmonious, velvety Pinot Pinot Noir from vineyards at an altitude of approx. 450 m. These hills with special conglomerate soils of clay and lime and the very suitable microclimate form the ideal conditions for a clear Pinot Nero full of character. Bright ruby to garnet red. Fine, ripe aroma of dark berries and sour cherry. Then harmonious and soft on the palate with a good balance of fruit and body. SUPERIORE.DE

"Considering this pinot noir went into the bottle just half a year after the harvest, it has remarkably satisfying harmony. I love the sour-cherry and fresh red-beet nose, as much as the full, supple tannins on the fresh, medium-bodied palate." James Suckling

Typical South Tyrolean vintner's sparkling wine: straw yellow with greenish reflections, fine nose, delicately fruity with subtle yeast notes. Lively dancing with invigorating, fresh acidity and medium fullness. SUPERIORE.DE

Wonderfully balanced cuvée of dark garnet colour. Intensely spicy and complex aromas of redcurrants and fine herbal spice, the powerful taste is long-lasting, with a very harmonious structure and an attractive tannin framework. SUPERIORE.DE

Complex, rich cuvée of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio with small amounts of Sauvignon and Gewürztraminer. Intense fruit bouquet and a well-structured, very harmonious taste. SUPERIORE.DE

Lagrein Riserva "Furggl" comes from rather clayey soils from the area around Auer/Ora and is a spicy, elegant wine with an intense aroma. Clean, fruity and rich taste with sweet tannin, precisely calibrated acidity and a well-articulated finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Beautiful Pinot Gris Riserva from selected single vineyards on the valley floor around the village centre of Kurtinig an der Weinstraße. Giatl matures in small wooden barrels for 12 months on the lees, which gives it complexity and finesse. Straw to golden yellow in the glass, with a powerful bouquet of ripe yellow fruits, strong, balanced and slightly salty on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright golden yellow. Shows ripe fruit notes on the nose, of apricot, yellow peach, slightly smoky tones in the background. Full and substantial on the palate, unfolds with good pressure, ripe yellow fruit notes, discreet notes of hazelnuts on the final." Falstaff

"An enticing white, with wafting hints of jasmine and exotic spice, aromatics which accent the palate's creamed apple, lemon meringue pie and spun honey notes. Fresh and balanced by lightly mouthwatering acidity throughout, showing hints of stony mineral on the finish." Wine Spectator

"An exceptionally well structured, creamy and silky pinot grigio that carries its considerable power easily. Ripe melon with a hint of papaya on the nose, but that doesn’t make this the least bit opulent." James Suckling

"This one's all peaches and cream, as they say in the South. The 2018 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Riserva Giatl brings big soft intensity and lots of plush fruit. Peach, poached pear and passion fruit explode from the bouquet in an expression that affords lots of nice richness. The oak fermentation at nearly room temperature results here in a soft and integrated white to enjoy with a shrimp étouffée." Robert Parker

"From low-lying vineyards in the Giatl area of Cortina, Peter Zemmer makes a Pinot Grigio with real swagger. Fermentation and extended lees ageing in French oak, followed by further bottle age, allows the wine to develop an unctuous, mouthfilling texture to match its rich, golden fruit flavours. Flashes of patisserie and honeyed lemon aromas give a sense of vibrancy." Decanter

This wine full of character comes from grapes of the top vineyard Crivelli from calcareous, gravelly-sandy soils. The favourable microclimate with high temperature fluctuations between day and night and strong downdrafts from the Fennberg influence the character of this crus. In addition, a daily wind coming from the south ensures good aeration of the berries and ideal sunlight promises excellent qualities for the grapes of this elegant grape variety.

Crivelli matures in small wooden barrels for 12 months on the yeast, which gives it elegance and complexity. Golden yellow in the glass, fruity bouquet of tropical fruits with a hint of vanilla, powerful, balanced and slightly salty on the palate. A great Chardonnay with pleasant fullness and impressive length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense bright lemon yellow. Delicate aroma of ripe peaches and papaya, plus butter cream, some bourbon vanilla and pine nuts. Juicy on the tongue, with great tension and creaminess, powerful in body yet balanced, long and persistent on the final." Falstaff

"Engaging nose of white peach, perfumed melon, pear and lemon, then a palate of green apple skin and supporting acidity." Decanter

"A complex, structured chardonnay that carries the vanilla and spicy oak very well and hasn’t lost its citrusy and appley freshness during maturation in cask. In spite of 14% alcohol, this remains on the elegant side and has a light touch at the fairly oaky finish." James Suckling

"A release of about 4,000 bottles, the Peter Zemmer 2018 Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva Vigna Crivelli is a single-vineyard cru with lots of dimension and texture, drawing its fruit from the coveted Punggl zone. This wood-fermented Chardonnay delivers cumin, toasted almond and spice on a bed of creaminess, but there are no spiking aromatic highlights here because the peach, melon and spice are ironed out to complete the sensation of smoothness and submission." Robert Parker

The wine comes from impressive altitudes (approx. 1,000m above sea level) at Koflhof in Aldein. Perfect southern exposure, ideal sunshine and the daily wind "Ora" provide for an optimal ripening of the grapes. Intense, sparkling ruby red. Refined bouquet of wild berries and sour fish. Warm, enveloping and compact on the palate, with present berry fruit and well integrated tannins. Long and smooth on the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very juicy and rich red berries here, and succulent flavors of spicy red and dark berries. Smooth tannins." James Suckling

"The 2017 Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva Vigna Kofl (with only 3,000 bottles made) offers a slightly more spicy and densely concentrated expression of this beautiful grape. The wine shows a dark ruby color and a mid-weight style. Dark cherry and wild berry cede to light touches of cinnamon and clove. I am reminded of cloves embedded into the skin of an orange. This wine would pair with duck or game hen." Robert Parker

"Spicy forrest fruited nose with flashes of chocolate and pepper. Luscious palate with rounded fruit and infused oak and spice." Decanter