St. Michael-Eppan

The area around Lake Kaltern is probably the best known cultivation area for the Vernatsch grape. Only the ripest grapes reach the ruby red Auslese. Violet, cherry and bitter almond in the bouquet, harmoniously round and juicy in the taste. SUPERIORE.DE

St. Magdalener, popularly called "Queen of Vernatsch", is a very fruity red wine from the autochthonous Vernatsch grape. The delicate and powerful structure is a great drinking pleasure. 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 southeastern slopes above the South Tyrolean Wine Road, between St. Michael and St. Pauls, is the classic wine with guaranteed 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 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

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

Goldmuskateller or Moscato Giallo - not as a sweet wine, but dry aged - has an intense fragrance and delights the palate with its pleasantly fresh acidity and beautiful fullness, to which a fine note of sage is added. SUPERIORE.DE

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

Cool, steep and sun-drenched, the Sylvaner wishes for its locations and finds them in the Eisack valley. This Silvaner is a concentrated wine with elegant fruit and fine minerality. It perfectly reflects its terroir and combines earthy tones with delicate, fruity aromas and beautiful acidity. 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

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

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

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

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

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. The German's favourite vine has found the ideal terroir in parts of South Tyrol. Riesling makes high demands on the location 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

"Aromatic and intense aromas of lemon rind, limes and light petrol. Some aniseed. Medium-bodied with creamy texture and a fresh, tangy finish. Dry and flinty at the end." James Suckling

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

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

"Bright, intense straw yellow. Opened with cool and intense notes of fresh apple, orange blossom and walnuts. Rolls round and full-bodied over the palate, well matured but also good freshness, in the final long final, nutty. Falstaff

"Complex aromas of lemons, apples and flowers follow through to a full body with creamy texture and beautiful, ripe and clear fruit. Love the density to this, providing a beautiful mouth feel and freshness at the same time." James Suckling

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

"Bright, rich straw yellow. In the nose it has a cold smoke, elegant wood undertone, then very floral, yellow fruity, wet stone. On the palate it shows elegant enamel with racy acidity, very lively, vibrant, nutty, compact, delicate bitter tail in the finish, returns salty." Falstaff

"A white that shows sliced mangoes with some cooked apples and cream. Medium to full body. Soft with lots of ripe fruit. Hints of bright acidity underneath. Opulent." James Suckling

Chardonnay - at home all over the world - thrives for the Sanct Valentin in the best single vineyards of the municipality of Eppan and develops here into magnificent grapes. Strong golden yellow with green reflexes. 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

"Brilliant straw yellow with light green tones. Open and approachable nose, smells of banana, fresh pear, some pineapple. Round and expansive in approach and course, shines with lots of present fruit, juicy." Falstaff

"The 2018 Chardonnay Sanct Valentin from St. Michael-Eppan is wonderfully fresh and expressive, as it blossoms in the glass to reveal notes of crushed yellow apple, honied spring flowers and a subtle hint of vanilla bean. It’s soft and textural, perfectly framed by a gentle tug of minerals and acids which gives way to flavors of ripe peach and sweet cream. There’s a subtle note of roasted almond and butterscotch that lasts on the palate for over a minute, showing a bit of wood influence yet perfectly integrated." Vinous

"A high-toned chardonnay with cooked apples, pineapple, coconut and some toasted oak. It’s full-bodied with layers of fruit and a flavorful finish. Drinkable now, but should age beautifully." James Suckling

This beguiling Gewürztraminer is one of the most exciting growth in the wine world and is the favourite of the Italians. Golden yellow in colour with an aromatic potpourri of roses, exotic fruits and oriental spices. Powerful and complex on the palate with a subtle residual sweetness and long finish. Gewürztraminer Sanct Valentin is an absolute top plant that promises wonderful drinking pleasure even after many years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Extremely perfumed and vivid on the nose with dried apples, peaches and rose soap. Dried pineapple, too. Medium to full body with a toffee and clove undertone at the end. Burning spices there, too. Tense." James Suckling

Lagrein Sanct Valentin is the extremely popular mountain wine of South Tyrol in excellent Riserva quality. Deep dark red, complex aromas of coffee, cocoa and wild berries, full-bodied taste, strong and chocolaty. A dense, robust red wine with fine extract sweetness and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"The intense, black-cherry and clove nose pulls you into this rich lagrein, which has a warm, supple personality that makes it easier to enjoy than many wines from this grape." James Suckling

Racy Bordeaux cuvée in Riserva quality from the best sunny slopes around Eppan. Deep dark ruby red, red and black currants on the nose with traces of mint, cocoa and tobacco. On the palate with beautiful spice, complexity and power, on the finish long and of impressive harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very intense, dark ruby red. Opens finely spicy and rich in the nose, after blackberries and cassis, some pepper spice, coffee grounds, smoke. On the palate emphatically after black berries, opens with full-bodied play, very pithy and compact, long with a powerful final." Falstaff

"The currant and berry aromas show ripeness and freshness at the same time. Hazelnut undertones, too. Full-bodied with chewy, lightly dusty tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The 2016 Alto Adige Cabernet Merlot Riserva Sanct Valentin is very full and feathered out, with lots of intricate detail in between its many layers. The round, ripe tones of dark cherry fruit and blackberry are the first to arrive, followed by subtle notes of tilled earth." Robert Parker

Pinot Noir, which originates from France, has been cultivated in South Tyrol since 1850. The best sites, low yields, accurate care and perfectionism in the cellar guarantee a fine, extremely sensual Pinot Noir with considerable ageing potential. Bright ruby garnet. Delicious aromas of small berries, violets, cloves, smoke and vanilla. With age, the bouquet gains interesting notes of porcini mushrooms and truffles. In the glass, the well-structured Pinot Nero Sanct Valentin shines with finesse, balance, spicy smoothness, fine tannin and a subtly integrated wood note. Pure seduction! SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep, complex nose with an entire spectrum of red and black fruit, plus delicate tobacco and truffle notes. So concentrated, but also graceful, this is a stunning pinot noir in any context with fine-grained tannins carrying the very long, mineral finish. The oak is already perfectly integrated." James Suckling