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

Pinot Blanc is, thanks to the nightly cool fall winds from the Mendelstock and the slightly clayey limestone gravel soils, the most cultivated white grape variety in the region around Appiano. Bright bright yellow, refined fruit scent of apple and pear, balanced and fresh with crisp acidity and pleasing aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Grigio - an international bestseller and export hit from South Tyrol straw yellow in colour, with a fruity bouquet, soft and elegant on the palate, this Pinot Grigio inspires with its freshness and beautiful acidity. A real scene wine. SUPERIORE.DE

"A lovely pinot grigio with pear, apple-skin, some crushed-stone and lemon undertones. It’s full-bodied and very flavorful. Real pinot grigio. Drink and enjoy." 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

The Rosé of San Michele Appiano is a pure Pinot Noir from selected vineyards with mainly southern exposure around the municipality of Appiano. Fresh, fruity, juicy and elegant Rosato. And in addition a very successful, delicate and delicately fruity Pinot Nero, one of the oldest and most valuable grape varieties in the world. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh, vivid rosé with lightness and energy on the palate. Medium-bodied, clean and crisp. Really beautiful. Dry at the end." James Suckling

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

Merol Chardonnay in bright golden yellow expressively smells of white peach. The warm sunny location of the Merol vineyards forms this attractive Chardonnay, which captivates with its pleasant fullness, silky elegance, balanced acidity and fruity aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Subtle aromas of cooked apples, steel, stone and honeysuckle follow through to a medium body with sliced dried fruit and a crisp finish." 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

De Piano sounds like music and is the old Latin name of Eppan and the name giver for the first red cuvée of the winery. The composition of Merlot and Cabernet, both separately vinified and only married after a year of ageing, is brimming with density, power and fruitiness. Silky tannins and expressive length delight the wine lover. SUPERIORE.DE

Lagrein Riserva, made from the best grapes from classic individual vineyards in the Bolzano valley basin, is a complex red wine that beguiles with its powerful structure and diverse aromas. Intense cherry and blackberry aromas mix with the memory of dried plums and dark chocolate, on the palate velvety smoothness meets springy pressure. SUPERIORE.DE

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

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

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

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

Sauvignon Sanct Valentin is probably the most famous white wine of the St. Michael-Eppan winery. Since 1989 it has been vinified from carefully selected individual sites at the foot of the Mendelstock. Yellow-green colour, dense bouquet of yellow fruits, gooseberry, elderflower and ripe currant, on the palate smooth with elegant, floral fullness and crisp acidity. A great top wine and probably the most awarded white wine of the internationally highly respected winegrowers' cooperative. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny pale green-yellow. Very present and clear nose, smells of elderflower, dark currant and some peach. In the beginning good volume, juicy and round, some balm, in the final long after elderflowers." Falstaff

"A bright, fresh white with sliced apples, white pears, crushed stone and minerals. Medium-bodied, creamy and crisp. A pretty and together sauvignon, as always." 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

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

De Piano sounds like music and is the old Latin name of Eppan and eponym for the first red cuvée of the winery. The composition of Merlot and Cabernet, both vinified separately and only married after one year of ageing, is full of density, strength and fruitiness. Silky tannins and expressive length inspire the wine lover. SUPERIORE.DE

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