Tiefenbrunner

Bright, sparkling ruby with fine shimmer. Appealing, fresh nose with cherry, pomegranate, fine violet notes. Juicy and clear, floats over the tongue and shows a nice fruit, good length. Please refill! SUPERIORE.DE

Bright light yellow. Floral, finely fruity notes of apple and tropical fruits. This wine presents itself youthfully fresh and at the same time elegant with pleasant, fresh acidity and fine minerality. Harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Pale green with yellowish reflections. In the bouquet white flowers, wild herbs, mown grass, hints of nutmeg. On the palate it is fresh to the smooth finish. The fine acid wire gives it a lively and racy note. SUPERIORE.DE

Light yellow to sandy in colour. Discreet bouquet with fruity notes of pears and candied fruits. Expressive, harmonious body and dry, full-bodied flavour through to a round finish. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for this juicy Chardonnay come from selected hillside vineyards in Kurtatsch. Bright yellow with green reflections. Fine nose of meadow flowers with a good dose of tropical fruits. Good spiciness on the palate, taut and full at the same time, with a firm structure and a medium-long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A successful, un-oaked chardonnay that shows how well this grape adapts to the new climate situation in this Sub-Alpine region of Italy. Nice, crisp pear and apple flavors at the long, harmonious finish." James Suckling

Brilliant light yellow. Typical floral bouquet of nutmeg grapes. Elegant and delicate on the palate, inspiringly fresh and with a fine spiciness and great acid wire. SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Blanc Anna Turmhof, with its aromas of pear, peach and floral notes, is an unusually soft wine, rich and concentrated, with class and refinement. Its fresh acidity accompanies it lively until the very pleasant finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Alpine herb and white stone-fruit aromas segue over to the elegant, savory palate along with hints of hazelnut and ripe pear. It's medium bodied and fresh, with tangy acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"Everything fits neatly in this complex, smoky pinot bianco that marries medium-full body and textural richness with mineral freshness and just a touch of green-bean character that adds to the impression of liveliness at the long finish." James Suckling

Chardonnay Turmhof has a complex boquet of clear, beautifully defined apple and pear aromas, flowers and grasses. On the palate fresh, lively and very harmonious. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of fresh melons, pears and peaches. The palate has a simple, sheer, crisp feel and there's a gently creamy and buttery build on the finish." James Suckling

Pinot Grigio Turmhof is a rich Pinot Gris with a fresh bouquet of apple and yellow peach, pure and round on the palate, with powerful fruit, delicate acidity, good length and always with the refinement of the house. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio shows a gorgeous mix of sweet florals offset by zests of lemon with notes of ripe green melon. It’s soft, offset by a stimulating mix of zesty acids and minerals, creating a juicy expression with pleasant inner sweetness. This is so nicely balanced, crisp and ready to please." Vinous

Red classic from South Tyrol in a strong garnet red with violet reflections. Discreet bouquet of violets and red cherry fruit. Fine tannins, a round body and a discreet acidity make this red a high-quality companion for regional-rustic cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very strong, dense purple red. In the nose dark fruits, elderberries, cassis, in addition peppery nuances as well as vegetal hints. On the palate soft with a beautiful melting and balancing structure with ripe acidity and noticeable tannin. Finishes fruity and spicy." Falstaff

"A savory red with black-fruit, sweet-tobacco and flower-leaf undertones. Medium-bodied with round tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"The 2018 Lagrein Turmhof from Tiefenbrunner is dark, feral and even a bit rustic, but in the best possible way. It's as if you can smell the earth which these vines grow in. It leaps from the glass with a mix of dark, mineral-laden soil, crushed black cherry, brown spice and hints of violets. Velvety smooth from start to finish, there doesn't seem to be a single thing out of place here, hosting red and blue fruits with sweet inner florals and a core of minerality. Fine tannins clench the palate throughout the final, balanced by residual acids, and with a lasting note of tart wild berries. The Turmhof spends eight months in a mix of both small and large neutral oak, which does wonders to create an elegant expression." Vinous

The grapes for this Pinot Noir come from three sites at an altitude of up to 980 metres. Different soils of moraine deposits, limestone gravel and sand give this ruby red wine its unmistakable character. On the nose, blackberries, raspberries and cherries. On the palate, it delights with power and finesse, its harmony and elegance thrilling us all the way to the final. SUPERIORE.DE

"The deep, ripe-cherry nose, without any obscuring oak, leads you into this well crafted, medium-bodied pinot noir that has some silky tannins that mark the texture through the long, graceful finish." James Suckling

Fine Sauvignon Blanc from grapes grown on limestone gravel soils in Kurtatsch and loamy sandy soils in Völser Aicha. Smells richly of elderflowers, gooseberries, green peppers, sage and mint. An elegant wine, pleasantly mineral, fresh and juicy with well-integrated acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of crushed tomato vine, apricot and a whiff of toasted almond take shape in the glass. On the savory, medium-bodied palate, crisp acidity lifts ripe yellow peach, grapefruit, pineapple and graphite." Wine Enthusiast

"A very fresh array of limes, melon and grassy wild herbs leads to a palate offering white peaches that are also very fresh, as well as vibrant and juicy." James Suckling

Pale golden yellow, distinctive bouquet of lychee and ripe mango, accompanied by aromas of cloves and sage. On the palate fine and dry, shows playful and juicy, long final. SUPERIORE.DE

Linticlarus Lagrein Riserva smells of ripe plum, smoke, tobacco, leather, spices and liquorice. Powerful and persistent until the extended final. Enthuses with personality and class! SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful shining purple garnet with a black core. Intensely scented of ripe blackberries, rose hips, some undergrowth and juniper on the nose. Animating palate entry, complex on the palate, builds in layers and pulls through with sturdy tannin, nice play in the acidity, doesn't seem bulky, great finish." Falstaff

"Deep blackberry and cherry nose with just a touch of 90% bitter chocolate that somehow remains very bright. Concentrated, creamy and silky on the palate, then the tannins build beautifully at the long, uplifting finish." James Suckling

The grapes of this golden yellow late harvest come from calcareous gravel soils with moraine deposits. The bouquet is delicate and seductive with scents of roses, dried fruit and citrus fruits. Surprisingly powerful then on the palate with a fine residual sweetness and a lively acid wire that never makes the wine too broad and powerful. Intense, juicy, harmonious and with a mild honey note in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A beautifully sweet gewurz with toffee, cooked-apple and apricot-tart aromas and flavors. It’s medium-to full-bodied and medium-sweet with a lively finish and a smoky and praline aftertaste." James Suckling

Ruby red Pinot Noir with a garnet red shimmer. Delicate fruity bouquet of wild berries and cherries. An elegant red wine, well-proportioned and never overloaded, but with a clear identity and elegant character. SUPERIORE.DE

Hand-picked 500 bottles of this Gewürztraminer Riserva are produced every year. The grapes are harvested at the end of December - exactly when they are finely coated with the noble fungus Botrytis cinerea. Golden, almost amber sheen, quince, dried fruit and rose petals on the nose. Concentrated on the palate, delicate honey note, sweet and long. SUPERIORE.DE

The vines of this fascinating cuvée grow on deep, loose moraine soil. The eye sees dark garnet red. Intense bouquet of flowers and black berries. In body this cuvée is well structured, blackberry is joined by currant, some tobacco and a touch of tar. Fine tannins lead into a long and juicy finish. Great ageing potential! SUPERIORE.DE

"A big, rich red with slightly stewed fruit, but it comes out fresh on the palate with a full body, nicely framed fruit and ripe tannins. Flavorful finish with bark, dark chocolate and black truffle. Needs time to come together. Try in 2022." James Suckling

Italy's most famous Müller Thurgau from a solitary location at an altitude of over 1,000 metres: sublime, sparkling straw yellow, a very precise, clean fragrance, a potpourri of tropical fruits, a touch of chamomile and a hint of nutmeg. On the palate it is surprisingly full-bodied and with lots of juicy fruit. An elegant, extra dry Müller Thurgau from the highest Müller Thurgau location in Europe with an impressive complexity and length for the grape variety. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant, intense lemon yellow. In the nose after cold smoke, filigree, has something of cherry blossom, after candied lemon zest, needs a lot of air. Dense on the palate, very salty with a lot of pressure, stretches nicely over the tongue, crisp acidity, opens up to rich yellow fruit, mineral, very long finish." Falstaff

"A wonderful white with so much lime, mineral and green-papaya character. It’s full-bodied and layered with gorgeous fruit and flavors. Really tangy. Best Muller in the world! Goes on and on." James Suckling

"The 2018 Müller-Thurgau Feldmarschall von Fenner from Tiefenbrunner is luminous gold in color with green hues in the glass. Its bouquet is stunning and perfumed with lime citrus-infused yellow flowers, white smoke minerality, wild herbs, green apple and savory exotic spice. There’s a richness to its depths of textural white orchard fruits, perfectly offset by stimulating acidity and a cooling hint of mint leaf, as inner florals amass toward the close. Wow, there’s so much going on here, and yet this is still so youthfully poised. I can imagine that a few years in the cellar will really bring the Feldmarschall to life." Vinous

"Delicate aromas of lime, nutmeg and camomile. Rich and complex yet fresh and vibrant with floral green fruit and long plummy graceful finish; will develop further." Decanter

The second vintage of Sauvignon Bianco, from a micro-location of just 0.4 hectares, gets its fine flint and graphite nose from the porphyry soils of Unteraicha in the municipality of Völs. Very subtle on the palate with a fine balance of acidity and salt, fresh fruit and a long finish. If you can call one of the just about 2,000 bottles of this vintage your own, you can count yourself lucky! SUPERIORE.DE

"Cool and tart, clearly planty nose with slightly violent and floral notes, green and yellow fruity hints, some asparagus as well as quite clear, earthy minerality and red berry nuances. Mature, firmly knitted, tangy, juicy fruit, fine, lively acidity and clear, light earthy and salty minerality, very fine tannin grip, good substance and depth, dense and persistent, multi-layered, still very young looking, in the background nutty and delicate vanilla hints of wood, vegetable aromas reminiscent of artichokes and asparagus, very good, firm, somewhat warm finish."Markus Hofschuster

"Sparkling bright straw yellow with green notes. The nose shows attractive notes of gooseberry, capers and sage. On the palate full-bodied and dense, opens with a lot of present fruit, describes a wide arch, long aftertaste." Falstaff

"Bright golden-tinged straw. Fresh aromas of gunflint and licorice complement notes of yellow melon and green fig. Bright, fresh and juicy, with very clean and precise flavors similar to the aromas. Closes long, very clean and bright. A beautiful, classically dry and very perfumed Sauvignon Blanc Riserva. The Rachtl is a small vineyard (0.4 hectares) in the southern Isarco Valley that gives a very mineral wine unlike any other made on the property." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Very typical sauvignon character of limes, celery and fennel on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, layered and very flavorful. Shows tension and focus."  James Suckling

"The 2015 Alto Adige Sauvignon Blanc Rachtl is a mid-weight wine that could be considered full-bodied on the Sauvignon Blanc spectrum. The tangy, semi-aromatic variety rarely shows more richness and body than you get here. The wine opens to a pale gold appearance with fragrant aromas of stone fruit, candied peach, saffron, wild sage and lemon curd. This is a wonderful expression that makes a lasting and elegant impression on all the senses. Smoke, licorice and flint appear as delicate background notes. Only 2,200 bottles were made." Robert Parker

Sauvignon Bianco Rachtl comes from a micro-location of just 0.4 hectares. It gets its fine flint and graphite nose from the porphyry soils near Unteraicha in the municipality of Völs. Very subtle on the palate with fine salt-acid play, fresh fruit and a long lasting finish. If you can call one of the just about 2,000 bottles of this vintage your own, you can consider yourself lucky! SUPERIORE.DE

"Symphonic, from a tiny plot near Fiè allo Sciliar in the Isarco valley. A crescendo of pineapple, lime and kiwi aromas, with notes of rosemary, mint and ginger." Decanter

Sauvignon Bianco Rachtl comes from a micro-location of just 0.4 ha. It gets its fine flint and graphite nose from the porphyry soils near Unteraicha in the municipality of Völs. Very subtle on the palate with a fine salt-acid interplay, fresh fruit and a long-lasting finish. If you can call one of the just about 2,000 bottles of this vintage your own, you can consider yourself lucky! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling rich straw yellow with a green glow. Opens with intense notes of flint, lots of red and blackcurrant, plus some tomato greens. Salty and juicy on the palate, showing good tension, finely marked fruit, entwined with fine fruit melt." Falstaff

"A very complex sauvignon blanc with a ton of smoky and flinty aromas, as well as lemon, grapefruit zest and a touch of melon. The full body and bold structure are matched by fresh acidity that lifts the long, supple finish." James Suckling

From deep morainic soil with high salt and lime content, Vigna Au opens first with flint and walnut and then beguiles with a complex bouquet of yellow exotic fruits. Intense, juicy, with just the right amount of acidity, it has a ripening potential of at least 15 years. Just 3,000 bottles are filled every year by this exceptional Chardonnay. SUPERIORE.DE