St. Michael-Eppan

The area around Lake Kaltern is probably the best known cultivation area for the Vernatsch grape. Only the ripest grapes are used for this ruby red selection. Violets, cherry and bitter almond on the nose, harmoniously round and juicy on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Blanc is the most widely cultivated white grape variety in the region around Eppan, thanks to the cool nightly downdrafts from the Mendelstock and the lightly loamy limestone gravel soils. Bright yellow, refined fruit aroma of apple and pear, balanced and fresh with crisp acidity and a pleasing finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Pagis Vernatsch in radiant ruby garnet smells fresh and fruity of red fruits. Supple fullness and elegance on the palate and a discreet note of bitter almond on the finish. Vernatsch (Italian: Schiava) from the south-eastern slopes above the South Tyrolean Wine Road, between St. Michael and St. Pauls, is the classic with a guarantee of enjoyment. SUPERIORE.DE

It is only since the early 1980s that Chardonnay has been vinified as a single-varietal wine in South Tyrol. The pioneer was the St. Michael-Eppan winery, which experienced a tremendous upswing at that time. Their Chardonnay presents itself with wonderful aromas of melon and banana, an invitingly juicy taste and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Grigio - an international bestseller and in this case a beautiful interpretation from South Tyrol. straw yellow, fruity on the nose, soft and elegant on the palate, this Pinot Grigio inspires with freshness and beautiful acidity. A true classic. SUPERIORE.DE

"This generous pinot grigio is brimming with lemons and yellow apples and has bright acidity that enables it to carry the fullish body effortlessly. Long cool finish." James Suckling

"With a lively freshness and an easy approach, serving up notes of citrus and lemongrass, the entry-level San Michele Appiano 2020 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio may be that well-priced white you're looking for to fuel an evening of raclette fondue on potatoes after a winter's day of cross-country skiing or family tobogganing. This Dolomite staple is a standard and classic approach to the northern Italian workhorse grape." Robert Parker

Goldmuskateller or Moscato Giallo - not a sweet wine, but dry - smells intense and pleases the palate with pleasantly fresh acidity and beautiful fullness, to which a fine note of sage blends. SUPERIORE.DE

The history of Lagrein cultivation in the Alto Adige goes back to the 14th century. Black-red colour, fruity scent of cherry, blackberry and a slight hint of violet, velvety smooth and spicy on the palate. An extremely popular red wine with class that can only be found in South Tyrol. SUPERIORE.DE

This straw-yellow Gewürztraminer, classically vinified as a dry white wine, smells of rose, lychee, cinnamon and clove. On the palate, it impresses with aromatic and spicy fullness and a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The Rosé of San Michele Appiano is a single-varietal Pinot Noir from selected vineyards with a predominantly southern exposure around the municipality of Eppan. Fresh, fruity, juicy and elegant rosato. And in addition, a very successful, delicate and finely fruity Pinot Nero, one of the oldest and most valuable grape varieties in the world. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a beautiful pinot noir rosé that's at once juicy and elegant with bright cherry, raspberry and nectarine notes. Very good depth and length for the category, as well as a polished finish with just the right amount of acidity to refresh." James Suckling

Garnet red, aromas of forest fruits such as raspberry and blackberry, compact, elegant, fruity-spicy on the palate. A well-structured Pinot Noir with elegant fullness that is amazingly similar to its Burgundian model. SUPERIORE.DE

Schulthauser Pinot Bianco is the classic among South Tyrolean Pinot Blancs. Its success began in 1986, when it was first vinified and bottled. A perfect, finely fruity-fresh wine that seduces with its creamy softness and racy acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"This smells of fresh spring greens, but on the generous palate there's much more yellow fruit (mirabelle and nectarine) and vibrant freshness that leads you into the refreshing lemon and mineral finish." James Suckling

"Pure and very pretty, the San Michele Appiano 2020 Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Schulthauser is geared toward the easy-drinking side of the grape. It's a classic and mineral-driven expression with white fruit and pear and is very true to this type of mountain winemaking. For those reasons, I'm thinking that a bowl of clam chowder is the ticket here." Robert Parker

Merol Chardonnay in radiant golden yellow smells expressively of white peach. The warm sunny location of the Merol vineyards characterises this attractive Chardonnay, which impresses with pleasant fullness, silky elegance, balanced acidity and a fruity finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A charming and fresh, mid-weight chardonnay with discreet pear and lemon aromas." James Suckling

Anger Pinot Grigio, top growth from a single vineyard with loamy chalky gravel soils, is another prime example that Pinot Grigio from Italy can be much more than a simple drinking wine. With its ripe bouquet of pear and honeydew melon, noble structure, excellent balance and fine acidity, Anger will convince even the most discerning palate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lovely melon and baking-spice nose. Good depth on the fullish body with some textural complexity and good structure that should enable this pinot grigio to drink well with a few years of bottle age." James Suckling

"White spring flower, ripe white stone fruit and Alpine herb aromas mingle with an inviting whiff of freshly kneaded bread dough on this stunning, polished white. It's dry, elegant and absolutely delicious, delivering creamy yellow apple, citrus, baking spice and tangy mineral alongside fresh acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"Arriving in a pretty bottle with an angel on the front, the 2020 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Anger also offers great value for this level of winemaking. In this expression, the wine is more fruit-driven with peach and pear than it is grassy or citrusy. It leans toward yellow fruits in general. It could be the appetizer Pinot Grigio you'd serve with a dozen raw oysters." Robert Parker

Lahn Sauvignon Blanc seduces with distinctive aromas of pineapple, elderberry, gooseberry and honey. Stony limestone gravel soils and cool downdraft winds at the foot of the Mendelstock produce this lively and expressive Sauvignon in the Lahn vineyards. With refreshing acidity, delicate minerality and a wonderful melt. A trendy white that causes a sensation. SUPERIORE.DE

"An immediately appealing, but also rather sophisticated sauvignon blanc with tons of citrus, spring-meadow and fresh-herb aromas. Medium-bodied, juicy and elegant, this is a joyful dry white that will please so many people. Long, elegant finish!" James Suckling

Montiggl Riesling is an extremely elegant wine. Germany's favourite grape has found the ideal terroir in parts of South Tyrol. Riesling makes high demands on the site and prefers a cool but very sunny climate. This is exactly what Montiggl offers. The porphyry soils there give it fruit, minerality and an ideal acid backbone. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of white rose and yellow stone fruit lift out of the glass with this fragrant white. The vibrant, linear palate features juicy grapefruit, ripe yellow peach and a hint of nutmeg alongside racy acidity." Wine Enthusiast

De Piano sounds like music and is the old Latin name of Eppan and the eponym for the winery's first red cuvée. The composition of Merlot and Cabernet, both vinified separately and only blended after one year of ageing, is bursting with density, power and fruit fullness. Silky tannins and expressive length inspire the wine lover. SUPERIORE.DE

Lagrein Riserva, made from the best grapes from classic single vineyard sites in the Bolzano valley basin, is a complex red that beguiles with its powerful structure and diverse aromas. Intense cherry and blackberry scents mingle with memories of dried plums and bitter chocolate; on the palate, velvety smoothness meets springy pressure. SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Nero Riserva with feminine scent of sweet fruits, flowers, minerals and spices, slender and delicate on the palate, with great balance. Pinot Noir is a diva with high demands on soil and climate and requires a lot of attention in the cellar. For Riserva quality, the vine must be at least ten years old and thrive in an excellent location. The Riserva from St. Michael-Eppan must not shy away from international price-quality comparisons. SUPERIORE.DE

Chardonnay - at home all over the world - thrives for Sanct Valentin in the best single vineyard sites of the municipality of Eppan and develops into magnificent grapes here. Strong golden yellow with green reflections. Powerful, fruity bouquet of ripe fruit, yeast and vanilla notes. Very memorable, powerful, long and mineral on the palate. One of the most important wines of the house with excellent balance, well-integrated acidity and excellent storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Elegant bright straw yellow. Shows on the nose with nuances of ripe apple, banana and a hint of bourbon vanilla, lightly creamy, inviting. On the palate with a lot of clarity, has traction and crystalline fruit, spans a wide arc, emphatic." Falstaff

"The classic chardonnay bouquet of candied lemon with toasted white bread leads you into a very clean, medium-bodied palate with neatly matched body and freshness, creaminess and crispness. The long finish is so lively and well balanced, it's hard to imagine any dry white-wine drinker not enjoying it!" James Suckling

"Packaged in its distinctive bottle with angular shoulders, the 2019 Alto Adige Chardonnay Sanct Valentin is silky and soft with a mid-weight texture and an extra dose of supple fruit weight that comes off as apricot, dried apple and preserved lemon from Morocco. You get a few other exotic aromas at the back with hints of saffron and toasted cumin seed. That abundance concludes with fresh acidity on the close. This would be a lovely treat with lobster dipped in lemon butter." Robert Parker

Excellent Pinot Grigio, which is matured in small wooden barrels. Strong straw yellow, fruity aroma of apple, pear and fine vanilla, strong character on the palate with pleasantly gentle acidity, power and fullness. Pinot Grigio Sanct Valentin has been convincing for decades and is always one of the highest priced Pinot Gris in Italy. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with light silver. In the nose light fumé, toasted, then elegant notes of white peach and pear, plus a hint of candied banana. Beautiful play on the palate with great melting and powerful body, brisk, with structure and finesse, long lasting on the final, great tension." Falstaff

"I'm hooked from the nose of toasted raisin bread, straight from the grill! Then, a slew of white and yellow fruit aromas emerge that match the toasty elements in a delightful manner. Very sensual texture on the mid-palate with a long finish, in which fruit and oak are beautifully interwoven. And, in spite of 14% alcohol, it still somehow feels light!" James Suckling

"The San Michele Appiano 2019 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Sanct Valentin shows classic lines and a lean-bodied mouthfeel. This wine breathes fruity notes of citrus and stone fruit at its core, and that center is framed by grassy aromas, flint and crushed stone. Destined for a grilled Orata or sea bass in this case, the Sanct Valentin line delivers a lot more complexity and depth next to many of its peers who also specialize in Pinot Grigio." Robert Parker

Weißburgunder Sanct Valentin - a lively and powerful top wine made from grapes from single vineyards with minimal yields. Golden yellow with green reflections, velvety soft aromas of apple, melon and vanilla on the nose; complex taste, fresh and elegant with mineral finesse and a delicately bitter finish. Good ageing and storage potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant straw yellow with light gold. Opens finely fragrant on the nose, of crisp yellow apple, hay, Williams pear, a hint of spice in the aftertaste, very inviting. On the palate, very elegant and with a great melt, dancing on the tongue, very harmonious. Falstaff

"This pinot bianco is brimming with sliced-pear and lemon-blossom aromas. Then, just when you think it might be a light, easy-drinking wine, the richness and depth come through on the back palate. Spot-on balance of textural complexity and liveliness with a nice hint of melted butter at the salty finish." James Suckling

"The 2019 Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Sanct Valentin is gorgeous with a very tonic and bright personality that transmits energy and life. The bouquet offers pomelo citrus, Anjou pear, honeydew melon and hints of dusty or crushed stone. It moves over the palate with plenty of acidic freshness and a creamy, mid-weight texture. Try your hand at a cheesy Dolomite dish of mushrooms and polenta for this one." Robert Parker