Every cuvée worth knowing in Alto Adige: taste, food pairings, history and tags to find your match.
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Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Taber was launched in 1991 as Cantina Bolzano's flagship Lagrein, drawn from 80-year-old vines in Gries-Moritzing. The cuvée demonstrated that Lagrein could carry extended ageing in French barrique.
Pairs with: Braised beef cheek, Venison ragu, Aged Trentino cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Pale straw-yellow Sauvignon from steep gravelly slopes above Bolzano at 500 m: nettle and grapefruit on the nose with developing flint mineral, crisp acidity and persistent aromatic palate.
Pairs with: Pan-seared trout with herb butter, White asparagus with hollandaise, Roast chicken with lemon
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Intense ruby St. Magdalener blend from the Santa Maddalena slopes above Bolzano at 250 to 500 m: violet and rose aromatics over red cherry and raspberry, full and smooth with marzipan signature on the finish.
Pairs with: Carne salada, Game ragu pasta, Speck
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Intense dark ruby Lagrein with violet and rose aromatics, dark-berry palate with velvety tannins and typical acidity. Versatile food wine raised in large oak rather than barrique.
Pairs with: Grilled steak, Pan-fried lamb chops, Game
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Deep garnet Lagrein-dominant cuvee from 50-year-old vines in the Bolzano basin: ripe berry fruit with pepper, clove and graphite, complex barrique-and-concrete raising for 27 months total.
Pairs with: Roast beef with herb crust, Wild boar stew, Truffle pasta
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Monastery-vineyard Lagrein from Gries-Moritzing: ripe berry and cherry with tobacco, leather and forest-floor spice; convincing structure with integrated acidity and firm tannins, finishing with considerable length.
Pairs with: Braised beef short ribs, Venison stew, Aged Bergkase
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative
Intense garnet single-vineyard Lagrein from the 2.7-hectare walled Klosteranger site behind the monastery: concentrated dark-berry aromatics surprisingly fresh with coffee and raspberry; firm tannins, fresh acidity and elegant depth.
Pairs with: Braised game, Roast beef tenderloin, Spicy aged cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Deep purple-red Lagrein from Bolzano at 260 m: violet and chocolate on the nose with ripe damson and spice, elegant velvety structure with tightly knit tannins and subtle bitter almond on the finish.
Pairs with: Roe deer or venison, Roasted meats, Entrecote with herb butter
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Intense ruby Pinot Nero from Appiano Monte at 500-600 m: ripe cherry and plum-jam aromatics with walnut and finely integrated oak; elegant structure with soft warm tannins and a delicate mineral persistent finish.
Pairs with: Steak au poivre, Grilled fish, Roast duck
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Eisacktaler Sylvaner from 550-700 m around Kloster Saeben: elegant peach and green-apple aromatics with quartz-phyllite minerality; fresh and structured with a long mineral finish.
Pairs with: Schluetzkrapfen (spinach-ricotta ravioli), Pan-fried trout, Asparagus risotto
Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Aristos Kerner from 800-970 m altitude: peach-driven aromatic intensity with racy elegance, dry and full-bodied on the palate with characteristic nutmeg spice and high acidity.
Pairs with: Schinkenfleckerl (ham-pasta gratin), Veal escalope, Roast chicken with thyme
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Bold
Aristos Gewurztraminer from 550-650 m on dioritic soils: elegant aromatic intensity with subtle clove and vanilla on the nose; aromatic, spicy and full-bodied on the palate with considerable weight.
Pairs with: Spicy Thai curry, Stilton or Roquefort, Foie gras terrine
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Aristos Mueller Thurgau from 800-970 m on dioritic weathering soils: intense aromatic nose with exotic-fruit and nutmeg signature; dry and fresh on the palate with mineral character and vibrant acidity.
Pairs with: Apple-cabbage slaw, Light pasta with olive oil, Pan-fried fish
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Aristos Gruner Veltliner from 550-600 m on sandy-loam soils: subtle floral and herb aromatics with harmonious fruit; pleasantly spicy and fresh on the palate with a refined finish.
Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Asparagus with hollandaise, Mushroom risotto
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Greenish-yellow Sylvaner from the Bressanone valley basin at 650-750 m on moraine soils with mica schist and quartzite: ripe apple, pear and cantaloupe on the nose, powerful and mineral-rich on the palate with a juicy finish.
Pairs with: Trout fillet, Speck and rye flatbread, Asparagus salad
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Greenish-bright-yellow Kerner from south-facing slopes at 650-800 m: peach, apricot and tangerine aromatics; lively, juicy and sleek on the palate with mineral-rich finish.
Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Salmon en papillote, Tirolean grostl
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Greenish-bright-yellow Sauvignon from Cornaiano-Appiano and the Bressanone basin: elder blossom, stinging nettle and green pepper on the nose; refreshing and lively with mineral-rich juicy spiciness.
Pairs with: Goat-cheese salad, Asparagus quiche, Sea bass with herbs
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Brilliant lemon-green Pinot Bianco from Labers, Marlengo, Merano and Tirolo at 450-550 m: fresh green-apple and citrus scents; complex and well balanced with vivid acidity, 5 months on fine lees.
Pairs with: Light starters, Pan-fried fish, Canederli (bread dumplings)
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Bright ruby Meranese Schiava from Marlengo at 400-450 m on humus and loamy sand: violet and almond bouquet, elegant and soft on the palate with balanced fruit acidity and a harmonious finish.
Pairs with: Speck, Cheese plate, Veal escalope
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Greenish-yellow Sauvignon Riserva from Cermes at 450-550 m: elderberry, tomato leaf and gooseberry on the nose; very elegant and racy with a fine long finish, minerally and delicate with a discreet hint of wood.
Pairs with: Asparagus, Grilled vegetables, Fish
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Bolzano-Gries Lagrein from 30-year-old vines across three vineyards: splendid violet, chocolate, licorice and berry aromas with tobacco emerging in age; smooth velvety tannins, fruity character preserved by careful barrique work.
Pairs with: Game, Spicy meat dishes, Aged hard cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Single-vineyard Santa Maddalena Classico from the Premstallerhof site at 450-550 m near Bolzano: elegance and smoothness from Schiava complemented by Lagrein complexity, demonstrating Schiava's serious side.
Pairs with: Pasta with red sugo, Speck and rye, Roast pork loin
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Trigon is Hans Rottensteiner's barrique-aged Lagrein Gries Riserva from selected Bolzano vineyards, in the Cru tier of the cellar.
Pairs with: Roast lamb, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Bergkase
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Contemplative · Savoury
Old-vine Sylvaner from vines over 40 years old in the upper Valle Isarco: a smoky note paired with scents of exotic fruits and pronounced minerality from eight months of oak vinification.
Pairs with: Smoked trout, Mushroom risotto, Lobster bisque
Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Pacherhof's Kerner from mica-slate slopes in the Valle Isarco. The cellar dates back 1,000 years and the family farms the variety on the schistose Eisacktal slopes.
Pairs with: Veal saltimbocca, Pan-seared scallops, Schinkenfleckerl
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Young, dry, elegant Mueller Thurgau from Pacherhof's oldest vines, up to 39 years old: characteristic light muscat notes, fresh and pure.
Pairs with: Sushi, Spring vegetable risotto, Cured speck
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Lamarein is the flagship Lagrein of Erbhof Unterganzner, the Mayr family's historic farm in Cardano-Cornaiano. The cuvée anchors the cellar's IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti range.
Pairs with: Aged beef sirloin, Wild boar ragu, Truffle risotto
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Cardano Lagrein Riserva from Erbhof Unterganzner: dark-berry and violet aromatics with spice complexity, structured full-bodied palate from barrique and large-cask ageing.
Pairs with: Braised beef cheek, Game ragu, Aged hard cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Single-vineyard Santa Maddalena Classico from the Heilmann site in Cardano: red cherry, violet and almond aromatics, smooth and structured palate in the traditional Schiava-Lagrein blend formula.
Pairs with: Speck and rye, Pork loin, Canederli
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Powerful dark red Lagrein Riserva from old vines: intense berry aromatics, full body, raised in small and large oak for 12-18 months with annual production of 3,000 to 4,000 bottles.
Pairs with: Roast lamb, Goulash, Game ragu
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Concentrated, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon-led Riserva with a small Merlot component: intense blackcurrant, elderberry and blackberry aromatics, complexity that develops further through extended bottle ageing.
Pairs with: Bistecca alla fiorentina, Roast venison, Aged Bergkase
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Santa Maddalena Classico from Franz Gojer's Gloegglhof vineyards on Mediterranean-warm Bolzano slopes: red cherry and violet aromatics with the variety's almond signature, smooth fruity expression from large-oak ageing.
Pairs with: Speck and rye, Veal escalope, Mushroom pasta
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Lagrein Riserva from Glogglhof's best Lagrein vineyard on Bolzano soils: dark-berry and violet aromatics with elegance and complexity, structured palate from barrique-and-cask ageing.
Pairs with: Roast lamb shoulder, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Bergkase
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Kerner from Karneid (Cornedo) with the Glogglhof split-harvest technique: an early picking for acidity and freshness, a later picking for fullness and palate diversity, yielding peach and spice in a structured fresh frame.
Pairs with: Veal escalope, Roast pork loin, Asparagus risotto
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Luminous ruby Santa Maddalena Classico at 95% Vernatsch + 5% Lagrein: inviting red-berry aroma with cherry-almond hint, the palate is linear and elegant despite juicy structure with silky tannins and rosehip-cherry-blood-orange aromatics.
Pairs with: South Tyrolean speck, Roast veal, Thai chicken stir-fry
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Ruby Schiava-led Riserva-style Santa Maddalena: cherry, violet, nutmeg and cinnamon aromatics; full-bodied and well-balanced with prominent tannins, fine dark chocolate and ripe red fruit alongside elegance and softness.
Pairs with: Aperitif, Speck and mountain cheese platter, Roast duck
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Deep luminous ruby cellar-aged Santa Maddalena: aromas of cherries, laurel and a hint of cacao beans; expressive red-berry and cherry, concentrated with fine spice and structure, fine tannins ending in a lengthy red-berry finish.
Pairs with: Hearty alpine cuisine, Mediterranean roast, Asian exotic-style dishes
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold
Dense purplish-red Lagrein Riserva from 24 months in mixed barrique-tonneau-cask: cassis, plum and blackberry with nutmeg and white pepper oak; supple tannins and animated acidity, chocolate and coffee mid-palate, raspberry-blackberry-orange-zest finish.
Pairs with: Meat dishes, Aged cheese, Dark chocolate
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Cantina Girlan's Pinot Nero Riserva from south-facing porphyry sites in Bassa Atesina and Oltradige at 380-550 metres on clay-limestone and moraine-over-porphyry. Cherry-maraschino aromatics, structured tannic framework; 28-month mixed-vessel oak programme.
Pairs with: Roast meats, Game, Spicy cheeses
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Single-vineyard Pinot Noir Riserva from the Ganger monopole in Mazon at 360-380 m on calcareous clay: ripe fruit, cherry, sour cherry and wild berry on the nose with marzipan; elegant and refined with good acidity and spicy notes.
Pairs with: Red meat main courses, Game, Mature cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Alte Reben Vernatsch from 80-110-year-old vines in Oltradige at 450 m: elegant and full-bodied with fruity tannins and marvellous flavour, demonstrating Vernatsch's serious side.
Pairs with: Mediterranean cuisine, Speck and Bergkase, Roast pork
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold
Dark ruby with purple highlights Lagrein Gries Riserva: intense dark-fruit, violet and black-pepper aromatics; punchy palate carried by fresh acidity and firm tannins, very coherent.
Pairs with: Wild boar ragu, Aged ribeye, Aged Bergkase
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Niedrist's Diversity-tier Pinot Bianco Berg from Cornaiano altitude vineyards: white-peach and citrus aromatics with mineral lift, fresh and structured palate from mixed steel-and-large-oak raising.
Pairs with: Pan-seared trout, Risotto with herbs, Veal saltimbocca
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Sauvignon from a Porphyr (volcanic) and Kalk (calcareous) site combination, the name itself describing the two soil profiles: classic elder-gooseberry-nettle aromatics, racy mineral palate.
Pairs with: Goat-cheese salad, Asparagus, Sushi
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Single-site Pinot Nero Riserva from a Girlan parcel: cherry and wild-berry aromatics with spice, elegant and structured palate with the calcareous-soil mineral spine that distinguishes serious Alto Adige Pinot Nero.
Pairs with: Roast duck, Veal medallions, Wild mushroom risotto
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Savoury · Elegant
Kuenhof's Sylvaner from three vineyard locations at 550-750 m in the Valle Isarco: complex and salty with fruity spice, particularly strong taste and a long finish from the mica-slate base.
Pairs with: Smoked trout, Schluetzkrapfen, Pan-fried sweetbreads
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Riesling Kaiton from steep Lahner slopes: clear structure with intense mineral taste plus fruity and spicy aromas, in the middle-to-high ageing window of serious Alpine Riesling.
Pairs with: Trout with herbs, Veal escalope, Asian seafood
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Kuenhof's Gruner Veltliner from Kuenhof and Nafen at 550-700 m: freshness and delicate aromas of pepper and green apple, in the variety's lighter approachable mode.
Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Asparagus with hollandaise, Lentil-and-bacon stew
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Strasserhof Sylvaner with the producer's descriptors of banana and green apple aromatics: fruity and elegant with balanced acidity and mineral finish from the Valle Isarco mountain slopes.
Pairs with: Pan-fried trout, Asparagus salad, Cured speck
Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Strasserhof Kerner with peach, elder and pineapple aromatics: aromatic, fruity, full-bodied and mineral on the palate, in the variety's characteristic full-bodied register.
Pairs with: Schinkenfleckerl, Veal escalope, Roast pork with apple
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Strasserhof Gruner Veltliner with the producer's signature green-apple, white-pepper, and grass-herb register: spicy and peppery palate with green-grassy fresh acidity at 12.5% alcohol.
Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Asparagus, Sushi
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Falkenstein Riesling from Naturno-Vinschgau on sandy soils interspersed with granite, gneiss, slate, mica and quartz: stone-fruit aromatics of apricot and peach with citrus elements, structured acidity and distinctive mineral qualities.
Pairs with: Trout with herbs, Veal escalope with lemon, Vietnamese pho
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Falkenstein Sauvignon from Naturno-Vinschgau sandy soils: blackcurrant, grapefruit and elder-flower aromatics with accentuated acidity in the finish. Acacia-barrel raising builds structure rare for the variety.
Pairs with: Goat-cheese tart, Asparagus, Pan-seared sea bass
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Falkenstein Pinot Blanc from Naturno-Vinschgau sandy granite-gneiss soils: apple, pear and citrus-fruit aromatics; full acidity and pleasantly crispy palate from 10 months on lees in acacia plus 12 months in bottle.
Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Risotto with herbs, Pan-seared trout
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Falkenstein Pinot Noir from Naturno-Vinschgau granite-gneiss soils: wild-berry and cherry aromatics with finely structured tannins and elegant flavour profile, released unfiltered after a four-year ageing programme.
Pairs with: Roast duck, Veal medallions, Mushroom risotto
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Riesling from Castel Juval Unterortl's oldest vines (~25 years on average) at 650-760 m with southeast-to-south exposure on sandy, rocky, well-drained soil. The Vinschgau's dry continental climate gives the cuvee its signature mineral spine.
Pairs with: Trout with herbs, Veal escalope with lemon, Asian shellfish dishes
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Contemplative
Single-vineyard Riesling from the Vigna Windbichel parcel planted 1993 at 700-760 m with full southern exposure - exposed to both sun and wind, producing intense aroma development in the grapes.
Pairs with: Veal sweetbreads, Pan-fried fish with capers, Mountain trout en papillote
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Pinot Bianco from Unterortl's south-facing terraces at 740-850 m with a lower 25-year-old parcel at 570 m: apple-pear-mineral aromatics, structured elegant palate from altitude-driven acid retention.
Pairs with: Pan-seared trout, Risotto with herbs, Veal saltimbocca
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Kofererhof Sylvaner from high-altitude organically managed vineyards around 800 m near Novacella: intense, mineral-rich, juicy and complex per the consortium description, structured palate from harsh-altitude conditions.
Pairs with: Smoked trout, Schluetzkrapfen, Asparagus risotto
Dry · Full-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Kofererhof Kerner from harsh-altitude conditions around Novacella: harvested in three separate pickings to deliver fresh-to-complex range, full-bodied aromatic palate with high acidity.
Pairs with: Schinkenfleckerl, Veal escalope, Roast pork
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Bold
Kofererhof Gewurztraminer from altitude vineyards near Novacella: complex aromatic palate per the consortium, with the variety's characteristic rose-petal-and-lychee signature lifted by upper-Valle Isarco freshness.
Pairs with: Spicy Thai curry, Stilton or Roquefort, Foie gras terrine
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Kristan Riserva, Egger-Ramer's noble Mediterranean Lagrein crowning glory from the Kristan vineyard: concentrated dark-fruit and violet, structured palate from extended barrique ageing.
Pairs with: Wild boar ragu, Aged ribeye, Aged Bergkase
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Egger-Ramer's Lagrein Gries: dark, aromatic, earthy - the classic Bolzano-Gries local hero per the producer's own description.
Pairs with: Speck and rye, Braised beef, Goulash
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Egger-Ramer Pinot Bianco: refreshing, crisp and juicy with the 'Alpine bite of a green apple' per the producer's own descriptor.
Pairs with: Wiener Schnitzel, Pan-fried trout, Aperitif with speck
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Plonerhof Sauvignon Blanc Exclusiv with elderberry and lime-blossom aromatics over grapefruit and tropical-fruit register, in the cellar's Exclusiv top tier.
Pairs with: Asparagus, Mediterranean starters, White meat
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Plonerhof Pinot Noir: cherry aromas with wild-berry flavours per the producer, classic Pinot Noir expression from Marlengo above Merano.
Pairs with: Game, Steak, Festive dishes
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Easygoing
Garlider Gruner Veltliner: radiant straw yellow with floral and citrus notes plus a hint of white pepper and herbs; fresh and lively with pleasant acidity, light spice and green apple and citrus flavors.
Pairs with: Aperitif, Pan-fried fish, Vegetable salads
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Brilliant ruby red with violet reflections; intense nose reminiscent of forest berries; full-bodied and silky with soft tannins and lively freshness, dark currant and spice on the palate with persistent finish.
Pairs with: Red meat, Game, Pasta with rich sauces
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Bold
Deep dark red Lagrein from Loacker Schwarhof's biodynamic Bolzano vineyards: fruity nose with intense forest fruit, eucalyptus, violet, spice and vanilla; balanced acidity with soft tannins, chocolate and tobacco mid-palate, dark-berry depth.
Pairs with: Game, Braised short ribs, Aged Bergkase
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Bold
Loacker Schwarhof's biodynamic Atagis Gewurztraminer: a full-bodied, elegant version of the variety, not too fruity. 'Atagis' was the Roman name for the Adige (Etsch) river.
Pairs with: Spicy Thai curry, Stilton or Roquefort, Foie gras terrine
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Morit Santa Maddalena from Loacker Schwarhof's biodynamic Bolzano vineyards: red cherry, violet and almond aromatics in the traditional Schiava-Lagrein blend, smooth and fruity palate from a biodynamic-organic vineyard programme.
Pairs with: Speck and rye, Pasta with red sugo, Roast pork loin
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Gump Hof Praesulis Sauvignon from steep south-west-facing slopes at 400-800 m in the Eisacktal: fine, juicy fruit aromatics with distinctive delicate citrus spice; structured palate with sustained finish.
Pairs with: Asparagus, Goat-cheese salad, Pan-seared sea bass
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Praesulis Pinot Nero from steep Eisacktal slopes at 400-800 m: finesse-rich red-fruit aromatics with alpine herb spice shaped by Dolomite fallwinds, structured fresh palate from barrique ageing in the rock-carved cellar.
Pairs with: Roast duck, Veal medallions, Mushroom risotto
Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Praesulis Weissburgunder: a highly elegant and complex wine that reveals its multilayered character after extended air contact in a large Burgundy glass, an ideal food-pairing wine from steep Eisacktal slopes.
Pairs with: Pan-seared sea bass, Veal saltimbocca, Risotto with herbs
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Bold
Praesulis Gewurztraminer with an exceptional aromatic range from classic rose petal to lychee characteristics, crafted dry to allow the complex aromatic profile to shine without residual sweetness.
Pairs with: Spicy Thai curry, Foie gras terrine, Blue cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
The Cantina Tramin selection Gewurztraminer from Soell and Schoenleiten vineyards above Tramin. Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards since the 1999 vintage, dry-styled, full-bodied with classic rose-and-lychee aromatics on a saline porphyry-driven palate.
Pairs with: Schluetzkrapfen with spinach and ricotta, Asian curry with coconut and ginger, Aged Munster cheese
Sweet · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Late-harvested noble-rot Gewurztraminer picked in the first days of winter from a single Tramin parcel where botrytis develops. Sweet, deeply concentrated, with bright acidity balancing 150 grams of residual sugar; styled as Tramin's answer to Alsace's Selection de Grains Nobles.
Pairs with: Apricot tart with mascarpone, Aged Roquefort, Foie gras with fig compote
Off Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Tramin's late-harvest Gewurztraminer aged for nearly ten years inside the Schneeberg silver mine at 2000 metres altitude before release. Off-dry, intensely mineral, with botrytis-adjacent honey and saffron notes; among the more rare aromatic whites in Italy.
Pairs with: Aged Camembert or Brie, Pan-seared scallops with curry butter, Smoked duck breast with quince
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Cantina Tramin's flagship white blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco and Gewurztraminer from porphyry-limestone soils around Tramin. Full-bodied with creamy oak-aged texture and a saline mineral spine; aimed at long-haul cellaring.
Pairs with: Risotto with porcini, Pan-seared veal with sage, Lobster with drawn butter
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Cantina Tramin's selection Pinot Grigio from the Freisinger vineyard above Termeno, partially aged on the lees for added texture. A serious cellaring-grade Pinot Grigio with depth and saline minerality, far removed from the commodity style.
Pairs with: Pan-fried trout with almonds, Asparagus risotto, Speck and South Tyrolean bread plate
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Tramin's selection Sauvignon Blanc, oak-aged on lees from the loamy soils that give the wine its name. Full-bodied, structured and saline, designed for cellaring rather than the bright herbal style of cool-climate Sauvignon.
Pairs with: Grilled white fish with herbs, Asparagus with hollandaise, Goat cheese tart
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Terlano's flagship white cuvee, blended only in select vintages from the cooperative's best Vorberg, Kreuth and Winkl parcels. Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc combined into the cellar's most ambitious cuvee, total production 1500-3000 bottles per vintage.
Pairs with: Pan-seared turbot with brown butter, Risotto with white truffle, Roast capon with sage
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Terlano's flagship single-vineyard Pinot Bianco from the south-facing Monzoccolo slopes (450-650 metres altitude) on quartz-rich porphyry. Full-bodied, creamy, flint-driven; an age-worthy Italian Pinot Bianco, capable of 20-30 years cellaring.
Pairs with: Pan-seared scallops with vanilla beurre blanc, Truffle risotto, Roast pheasant with chestnuts
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Terlano's library-release Pinot Bianco: late-disgorged bottlings from vintages typically 15 to 40 years old, released annually in small allocations. The cellar's proof of Pinot Bianco's ageing potential; demonstrating Pinot Bianco's 30-year-plus ageing potential.
Pairs with: Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano with truffle honey, Roast guinea fowl with mushroom sauce, Salt cod with brandade
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Terlano's historical Terlaner Cuvee Riserva blending Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc - the three traditional Terlano white varieties that were already bottled together when the cellar was founded in 1893. Soft, rich and deep, with creamy oak-aged texture and stone-fruit complexity.
Pairs with: Roast pork with apple, Lobster bisque, Mushroom risotto with thyme
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Terlano's single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from sandy quartz-rich soils above Terlano, first vintage 1991. Full-bodied, exotic-fruited and intensely saline, with nine months on the lees split between large oak and stainless steel.
Pairs with: Grilled Mediterranean white fish, Thai green curry, Asparagus risotto
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Cantina Terlano's flagship Gewurztraminer from south-southwest slopes at 300-400 metres. Dry-finished with an intensive light-golden colour, fine-grained exotic tropical aromas, and the saline mineral character that distinguishes Terlano whites.
Pairs with: Sweet-and-sour Asian dishes, Grilled scorpion fish or swordfish, Squash gnocchi with walnuts and Alba truffles
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Alto Adige's first wine to carry the official Vigna single-vineyard designation (1987 vintage). Pinot Nero from clay-limestone soils on the Mazon plateau, with the north-west facing rows cooled by the Ora wind from Lake Garda.
Pairs with: Roast pigeon with mushroom jus, Duck breast with cherry reduction, Aged Asiago d'Allevo
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Hofstaetter's Mazon-area Pinot Nero Riserva, sourced from the limestone-sandstone plateau that produces structurally consistent Italian Pinot Noir. Deep ruby-garnet colour, ripe sweet seductive fragrance, with multifaceted notes of forest floor, berries and Amarelle cherry.
Pairs with: Roast duck breast with cherry sauce, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Trentino Grana
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Hofstaetter's single-vineyard Gewurztraminer from the historic Kolbenhof estate above Tramin (one of the village's most renowned farms), on clay-rich quartz-porphyry soils at 360-420 metres. Distinctive dry style with finesse balancing the variety's natural opulence.
Pairs with: Crustaceans with mango salsa, Aromatic Asian dishes, Aged Gorgonzola
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Hofstaetter's single-vineyard Pinot Bianco from the Mazon plateau at 450 metres on biostimulant-mineral-rich Werfen sedimentary rock. The compact rock prevents deep root growth, creating positive stress that yields a Pinot Bianco of marked minerality and elegant structure.
Pairs with: Pan-fried trout with herb butter, Shellfish risotto, Roast chicken with thyme
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Fruity
Hofstaetter's entry-level estate Gewurztraminer, named after the founder Josef Hofstaetter. Classical Tramin Gewurztraminer aromatics with a clean, fresh style designed for early consumption while still expressing the home village's varietal authority.
Pairs with: Speck and South Tyrolean bread, Schluetzkrapfen with spinach, Foie gras toast
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Alois Lageder's flagship single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the spectacular steep slope of Roemigberg above Lake Caldaro. Planted to Cabernet in 1986 and Demeter-certified biodynamic; cherry-red colour with ruby shimmer, concentrated aromatics, full-bodied with elegant present tannins.
Pairs with: Bistecca alla fiorentina, Roast venison with juniper, Aged Asiago Stravecchio
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Alois Lageder's single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Krafuss Estate on a hilltop in Appiano at 430-450 metres. Garnet with ruby shimmer; pronounced fruity-spicy bouquet, medium-bodied with savoury fruit and silky tannin. The estate is owned by Roland Riz, Alois Lageder's father-in-law.
Pairs with: Roast guinea fowl with mushrooms, Aged cheese with truffle honey, Pork loin with cherry sauce
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Lageder's flagship Chardonnay from the best Loewengang parcels in Magre at 230-330 metres. The vines are among the oldest in Alto Adige (approximately 145 years). This was the first South Tyrolean white to position itself on international markets in the 1980s.
Pairs with: Lobster with vanilla beurre blanc, Roast capon with sage, Truffle risotto
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Savoury
Alois Lageder's selection Pinot Grigio combining immediately-pressed grapes with partial skin contact and whole-grape fermentation. Sourced from vineyards at 210-740 metres on stony, sandy limestone soils; the wine brought skin-contact orange-style winemaking into the regional mainstream. Demeter-certified biodynamic.
Pairs with: Pan-seared scallops with herbs, Speck with rye bread, Vegetable risotto with sage
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Easygoing
Lageder's flagship biodynamic-everyday cuvee blending Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay from Demeter-certified vineyards across Alto Adige. Launched in 2008 as Al Passo del Leone Bianco - the first Demeter-certified Lageder wine and a clear statement of the cellar's biodynamic transition.
Pairs with: Risotto with seasonal vegetables, Pan-seared white fish with lemon, Aperitivo with prosciutto and melon
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Lageder's single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from the Lehenhof site in Magre, vinified with spontaneous fermentation in large oak and extended lees contact. Demeter-certified biodynamic; balanced between cool-climate herbal lift and lees-driven texture.
Pairs with: Asparagus risotto, Grilled white fish with herbs, Goat cheese tart
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Elena Walch's flagship white cuvee, predominantly Chardonnay with select complementary white varietals. Fermented and aged in new French oak barriques; dense and complex, creamy yet juicy, the wine's name references the alpine altitude of its vineyards.
Pairs with: Lobster with vanilla beurre blanc, Truffle risotto, Aged hard alpine cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Elena Walch's single-vineyard Gewurztraminer from Vigna Kastelaz - one of the rare southern exposures in Alto Adige, with an extraordinary 63 percent slope overlooking Tramin. Rich golden colour with rose-and-lychee bouquet and characteristic mineral lift.
Pairs with: Shellfish, crabs and lobster, Asian dishes with aromatic spices, Blue cheese with honey
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Elena Walch's supreme Pinot Noir achievement, released in limited 3000-bottle allocations and named after the Egyptian sun god. Sourced from vines 15-61 years old at 400-600 metres at Glen and Barleith; clay-calcareous soils, low-yielding French clones.
Pairs with: Roast pheasant with chestnuts, Duck breast with juniper, Aged Trentino Grana with truffle
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Elena Walch's single-vineyard Chardonnay Riserva from the Castel Ringberg estate above Lake Caldaro - the family's monopole. Full-bodied, creamy and saline, structured for long-haul cellaring on the porphyry-limestone soils of Caldaro's western shore.
Pairs with: Roast capon with sage butter, Lobster bisque, Truffle risotto
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Elena Walch developed Ludwig in the early 2000s as the cellar's everyday-prestige Pinot Nero, named after her husband. The wine is medium-bodied and age-worthy.
Pairs with: Roast duck breast, Mushroom risotto, Roast lamb with rosemary
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Manincor's selection Pinot Nero from the Mazzon plateau at 400-450 metres, sourced from the oldest vines in the highest position of the family's four hectares of Mazon Pinot Nero. Demeter biodynamic-certified; described by Manincor as the 'Grand Cru of Grand Cru'.
Pairs with: Roast pigeon with mushroom jus, Wild boar pappardelle, Truffle risotto
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Manincor's flagship single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc and only white in the cellar's Crown line - styled as a Grand Cru in the Burgundian tradition. From the Lieben Aich location in Terlan at 350 metres on volcanic porphyry, where grapevine roots draw minerals through loamy quartz sand. Demeter biodynamic.
Pairs with: Grilled Mediterranean white fish, Lobster with vanilla beurre blanc, Goat cheese with truffle honey
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Manincor's flagship Heart-line three-grape Lake Caldaro white: Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc blended together. Named after Countess Sophie Goess-Enzenberg; oak-fermented and lees-aged for texture. Demeter biodynamic.
Pairs with: Pan-seared trout with almonds, Asparagus risotto, Speck and bread plate
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Manincor's flagship Bordeaux-style cuvee blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from the Castel Campan vineyards above Lake Caldaro. Demeter biodynamic; styled for long cellaring with firm tannin structure and dark-fruited depth.
Pairs with: Bistecca alla fiorentina, Roast venison with juniper berries, Aged Trentino Grana with honey
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Manincor's selection Chardonnay from Heart-line vineyards above Lake Caldaro. Named after Countess Sophie Goess-Enzenberg; Demeter biodynamic, oak-aged for creamy texture with elegant structure.
Pairs with: Lobster with butter sauce, Roast capon with sage, Mushroom and asparagus risotto
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Cantina Kaltern's flagship Quintessenz-line Kalterersee Classico Superiore from the lake's western shore. Light-bodied, fragrant and saline; positioned as the contemporary Kalterersee selection from the cellar.
Pairs with: Speck and rye bread plate, Schluetzkrapfen with brown butter, Chicken liver pate
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Cantina Kaltern's Quintessenz-line Sauvignon Blanc from Lake Caldaro vineyards. The selection-tier expression with lees-driven texture and elegant alpine fruit; the cooperative's white-wine flagship alongside the Kalterersee Classico Superiore.
Pairs with: Pan-seared trout with herbs, Asparagus risotto, Goat cheese tart
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Kaltern's Riserva-line Pinot Nero from members' best Pinot Noir parcels around Lake Caldaro. Medium-bodied, round and savoury; demonstrates Schiava's lake-side neighbour has serious Pinot Noir credentials.
Pairs with: Roast duck with cherries, Mushroom risotto, Roast guinea fowl with thyme
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Tiefenbrunner's single-vineyard Mueller-Thurgau from the Penon-Fennberg plateau at 1000 metres (3280 feet) - an Italian single-vineyard wine at approximately 1000 metres altitude. Light straw-yellow with greenish reflexes; intensely aromatic with mineral notes that increase with age. Part of the Vigna selection range since 2017.
Pairs with: Pan-seared trout with herbs, Asparagus risotto, Schluetzkrapfen with brown butter
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Tiefenbrunner's flagship Pinot Nero Riserva from select vineyard sites in Entiklar and surrounds. The Linticlarus selection range delivers complex, elegant wines with extended ageing potential; the Pinot Nero is among Alto Adige's reference single-estate Pinot Noirs.
Pairs with: Roast pigeon with mushroom jus, Mushroom risotto, Aged Trentino Grana with honey
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Tiefenbrunner's flagship Chardonnay Riserva from a distinguished Entiklar vineyard adjacent to Vigna AU. Radiant deep straw-yellow with flinty mineral and toasted walnut aromatics; ripe pear, quince and a whisper of citrus zest on the palate with fine tannins and integrated acidity.
Pairs with: Roast capon with sage, Lobster with butter, Risotto with porcini
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Kurtatsch's flagship single-vineyard Merlot from the Brenntal UGA (Additional Geographical Unit) north of Kurtatsch, one of the warmest sites in Alto Adige (up to 40C). Powerful and dark-fruited yet retains alpine character; the cellar's terroir-emblematic red.
Pairs with: Slow-braised short ribs, Aged Trentino Grana, Lamb shoulder with rosemary
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Cantina Kurtatsch's single-vineyard Gewurztraminer Riserva from the warm Brenntal site northwest of Kurtatsch. The red loamy soils give multifaceted aromatics (lychee, roses, mango, caramelised orange peel, lavender) on a creamy-textured, muscular palate. Up to 20 years cellaring capability.
Pairs with: Aged Gorgonzola with honey, Thai green curry, Foie gras with quince
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Cantina Kurtatsch's old-vine Schiava (Vernatsch) from Sonntaler vineyards, produced through reduced yields and strict quality standards as part of the cellar's Selection range. Among Alto Adige's most serious Vernatsch bottlings, demonstrating the variety's quality potential.
Pairs with: Speck and rye bread plate, Schluetzkrapfen with sage butter, Roast chicken with herbs
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina St. Michael-Eppan's prestige cuvee, released only in vintages the cellar declares the wine worthy. A multi-varietal blend of the cooperative's best parcels (typically Chardonnay-led with Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio); the blend composition varies vintage to vintage.
Pairs with: Lobster Thermidor, Truffle risotto, Roast capon with sage and chestnuts
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina St. Michael-Eppan's Sanct Valentin Pinot Bianco - the cellar's flagship Pinot Bianco from selected microzones around Appiano. Full-bodied with creamy lees-driven texture and saline minerality; cellar-worthy and structured.
Pairs with: Pan-seared trout with herb butter, Shellfish risotto, Aged hard alpine cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina St. Michael-Eppan's Sanct Valentin Sauvignon Blanc from select Appiano microzones. Selection-tier Sauvignon with lees-driven texture and saline minerality, designed for both immediate drinking and medium-term cellaring.
Pairs with: Asparagus risotto with parmesan, Grilled white fish with herbs, Goat cheese tart
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina St. Michael-Eppan's Sanct Valentin Pinot Nero Riserva from select Appiano microzones at altitude. Selection-tier Pinot Noir from the Sanct Valentin lineup that established the cooperative's international reputation.
Pairs with: Roast duck breast with cherries, Mushroom and porcini risotto, Roast lamb with rosemary
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Colterenzio's Lafoa Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva from the sunny Lafoa hillside vineyard at 430 metres behind the winery; the parcel was developed by replanting Vernatsch to Cabernet Sauvignon to produce a ripe Alto Adige Cabernet.
Pairs with: Bistecca alla fiorentina, Roast venison with juniper, Aged Asiago Stravecchio
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Colterenzio's hyper-limited Sauvignon Blanc Riserva from the oldest parcels of the Lafoa vineyard, planted in the late 1980s with French Sauvignon clones. Strictly limited to 4085 bottles per vintage; awarded White Wine of the Year by Gambero Rosso.
Pairs with: Pan-seared turbot with vanilla beurre blanc, Truffle risotto, Roast veal with sage cream
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Colterenzio's Lafoa-line Sauvignon Blanc - the cellar's selection-tier white from the same Lafoa hillside vineyard as the flagship Cabernet. Full-bodied, structured and saline; established Colterenzio as a Sauvignon Blanc reference alongside Terlano.
Pairs with: Grilled white fish with herbs, Asparagus risotto, Goat cheese with truffle honey
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Franz Haas's flagship Pinot Nero, first vintage 1987 (released 1990). Sourced from vineyards between 350 and 700 metres with high planting density (8000-12500 vines per hectare); the cellar's signature single-vineyard Pinot Nero from the Mazzon zone.
Pairs with: Roast pheasant or duck, Wild rabbit cacciatora, Seasoned alpine cheeses
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Franz Haas's signature white blend, dedicated to Maria Luisa Manna and first released in 1995. A cuvée of Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Kerner.
Pairs with: Sushi and sashimi, Lobster Thermidor, Roast capon with sage
Sweet · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Romantic
Franz Haas's signature Moscato Rosa - a rare native red dessert grape produced as a sweet wine. Distinct rose-and-red-berry register with elegant acidity that prevents cloying; the cellar's most distinctive bottling alongside the Schweizer Pinot Nero.
Pairs with: Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream, Berry tart with mascarpone, Dark chocolate truffles
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Franz Haas's top-tier Pinot Nero from the Ponkler vineyard at high altitude. Sits above Schweizer in the cellar's hierarchy; small allocations, structured for long cellaring.
Pairs with: Roast partridge with mushroom sauce, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged Asiago Stravecchio with truffle honey
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Cantina Andrian's selection Pinot Bianco - the cooperative's flagship white. Predominantly steel-aged with only brief wood contact, showcasing the calcareous-clay soils of Andriano in a fresh, mineral style.
Pairs with: Pan-seared trout with herbs, Asparagus risotto, Speck and rye bread
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Andrian's flagship Lagrein Riserva. Founded in 1893, the cellar has aged Lagrein in barrique for decades; Tor di Lupo is the modern expression of that programme, eighteen months in French oak.
Pairs with: Slow-braised beef short ribs, Roast lamb shoulder with rosemary, Aged Trentino Grana
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Cantina Andrian's classic-line Sauvignon Blanc, showcasing the Andriano calcareous-clay soils in a fresh, mineral style with predominantly steel ageing and a touch of oak on the lees.
Pairs with: Asparagus with hollandaise, Pan-seared white fish with herbs, Goat cheese salad
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Nals Margreid's flagship single-vineyard Pinot Bianco from the Sirmian terraces above Nalles at 500-700 metres on limestone, gneiss, mica, slate and marble soils with porphyry bedrock. Hand-harvested in mid-October; named Italian white wine of the year by Gambero Rosso.
Pairs with: Lobster with butter sauce, Pan-seared scallops, Truffle risotto
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Nals Margreid's selection Chardonnay Riserva from the Baron Salvadori estate in Magre on white chalky gravel soils at 220-350 metres. South-southeast exposure; vines on 30-year-old espalier with high planting density. Producer-confirmed clean notes of Abate pear and kiwi.
Pairs with: Roast capon with sage butter, Mushroom risotto, Lobster bisque
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina Nals Margreid's selection Pinot Nero Riserva from the Berg vineyards in Magre near the southern Bassa Atesina end of the cellar's reach. A value alternative to the famous Mazon-zone Pinot Noirs - same Bassa Atesina terroir, lower price.
Pairs with: Roast duck breast with cherries, Mushroom risotto, Roast guinea fowl with thyme
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina St. Pauls's jewel-in-the-crown Pinot Bianco from steep south-facing Vigna slopes below the church in Missian, aged in clay amphora. Powerful and stately; among Alto Adige's most distinctive Pinot Bianco bottlings via the amphora ageing protocol.
Pairs with: Lobster bisque, Truffle risotto, Roast capon with sage and chestnuts
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina St. Pauls's Riserva-line Pinot Nero. The name combines 'Lehm' (clay) and 'Mont' (mountain) - indicating the soil and altitude that form the wine. Decisive and persistent finish with classic Pinot Nero structure.
Pairs with: Roast duck breast with plum sauce, Wild mushroom and herb risotto, Roast pheasant with juniper
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Cantina St. Pauls's Riserva-tier Sauvignon Blanc from mineral-rich limestone soils. The cellar describes how 'Schliff thrives' on the limestone, with the Sauvignon's deep roots forcefully penetrating the scrap of earth on which it grows.
Pairs with: Grilled white fish with herbs, Asparagus risotto with parmesan, Goat cheese tart with elderflower
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Tenuta Kornell's flagship Merlot Riserva from the Kressfeld parcel - the cellar's top offering. Aged in barriques and large oak barrels; full-bodied, velvety and structured for long cellaring.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb shoulder, Roast venison with juniper, Aged Trentino Grana with honey
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Tenuta Pfitscher's flagship Pinot Nero Riserva from select Pinot Noir parcels in Montagna. Organic; powerful and dark-toned with elegance from the day-night temperature differential. The cellar's calling card from the contemporary ClimateHouse-certified winery.
Pairs with: Roast duck with cherry reduction, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged hard alpine cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Tenuta Pfitscher's Riserva-tier Sauvignon Blanc from organic Montagna vineyards. The cellar's selection Sauvignon, lees-aged for texture and structured for medium-term cellaring.
Pairs with: Grilled white fish with herbs, Asparagus risotto, Goat cheese with chives
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Peter Dipoli's Sauvignon Blanc from 3 hectares of terraced slopes in Penon (Cortaccia) at 500-600 metres on sandy dolomitic-limestone soils. First vintage 1990; ten-day fermentation in large acacia barrels and ageing on lees until May.
Pairs with: Grilled Mediterranean white fish, Asparagus with hollandaise, Goat cheese with truffle honey
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Peter Dipoli's Bordeaux-style cuvee blending Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from the cellar's vineyards across Egna, Magre and Cortaccia. One of just three wines Dipoli produces; structured for long cellaring.
Pairs with: Slow-braised short ribs, Roast venison with juniper, Aged hard alpine cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Peter Dipoli's varietal Merlot from the cellar's southern Alto Adige vineyards. Third of just three wines Dipoli produces, sitting alongside Voglar and Iugum; full-bodied, velvety, structured.
Pairs with: Roast lamb with rosemary, Slow-braised beef short ribs, Aged Asiago Stravecchio
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Stroblhof's flagship Pinot Nero Riserva, named for Sepp Hanni and bottled from the oldest vines on the south-east facing Stroblhof vineyard at 500 metres in Pigeno (Appiano). The cellar's top old-vine selection.
Pairs with: Roast pheasant with chestnuts, Mushroom risotto, Roast lamb with rosemary
Sweet · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Romantic
Castel Sallegg's late-harvest Moscato Rosa is the cellar's signature dessert wine, made from the cellar's historic estate above Lake Caldaro owned by the Counts of Kuenburg since 1851.
Pairs with: Apple strudel, Berry tart with whipped cream, Dark chocolate truffles
Dry · Light-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Castel Sallegg's classical Kalterersee from the historic estate's vineyards above Lake Caldaro. Light-bodied, fragrant Schiava; the cellar's everyday red flagship from the lake-shore vineyards.
Pairs with: Speck and rye bread, Schluetzkrapfen with brown butter, Roast chicken with herbs
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Funky
Tenuta Lieselehof's experimental orange (skin-contact white) wine from disease-resistant Piwi varieties (Souvignier Gris, Bronner). Among the cellar's distinctive Excellence Collection bottlings; demonstrates the natural-leaning, low-intervention philosophy on the estate's 5 organic hectares.
Pairs with: Spiced lentil dahl, Aged Manchego with quince, Slow-roasted root vegetables
Dessert · Full-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Tenuta Lieselehof's hyper-rare passito dessert wine from air-dried Piwi-variety grapes with approximately 300 grams residual sugar. The cellar's Quintessenz bottling sits at the apex of the dessert wine range; tiny allocations of around 800-848 bottles per vintage.
Pairs with: Foie gras with quince, Apricot tart, Aged Roquefort
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Tenuta Ritterhof's Paratus Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC, the cellar's Sauvignon expression in the middle Collis range. The producer describes it as combining vegetable and fruity-flowered notes of elderberry flowers and raisins with delicate acidity and a full taste.
Pairs with: Grilled white fish with herbs, Asparagus risotto, Goat cheese tart
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Tenuta Ritterhof's flagship Lagrein Riserva, labelled MANUS in the cellar's top Rarus selection range. Deep dark and garnet red with an almost black core; aromas of ripe cherries, wild berries and dark chocolate, with juicy fleshy tannins and fine coffee aromas on the palate.
Pairs with: Slow-braised beef short ribs, Roast lamb shoulder with rosemary, Aged Trentino Grana
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Brunnenhof Mazzon's flagship Pinot Nero Riserva from 5 organic hectares on the Mazzon plateau at 400 metres - sandy clay soil, afternoon sun, Ora wind from Lake Garda. The cellar's 'King of Mazon' bottling from north-facing limestone-clay parcels on the Mazon plateau.
Pairs with: Roast pheasant or duck breast, Light cheeses (medium-aged alpine), Grilled meat with herbs
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Brunnenhof Mazzon's premium single-vineyard Pinot Noir from the Vigna ZIS parcel, made from highly ripened grapes and aged minimum one year in tonneaux. The producer describes Vigna ZIS as more concentrated, full-bodied and spicier than the Riserva.
Pairs with: Roast pheasant with chestnuts, Slow-braised game ragu, Aged Trentino Grana with truffle honey
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Tenuta Kornell's Staffes Lagrein Riserva from the cellar's Settequerce porphyry and limestone slopes near Bolzano. Full-bodied, firm-tannined Lagrein from the historic estate at the foot of Greifenstein castle.
Pairs with: Slow-braised beef short ribs, Roast lamb shoulder with rosemary, Speck and aged Asiago plate
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Stroblhof's Strahler Pinot Bianco from the cellar's vineyards in Pigeno (Appiano). A historical Pinot Bianco that the producer describes as bringing 'the very soul of Stroblhof' to glass; lees-aged for texture.
Pairs with: Pan-seared trout with herbs, Roast capon with sage, Risotto with porcini
Peak wine-travel season in Alto Adige is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Alto Adige rewards trust.