In the glass
Aroma: white peach, yellow apple, fresh herbs, vanilla
Palate: stone fruit, creamy lees, saline minerality, spice
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.
What it pairs with
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Risotto with porcini
The wine's full body and creamy lees character match risotto's richness; mushroom and herb notes echo earthy fungi. -
Pan-seared veal with sage
Stoan's stone fruit and spice register flatter white meat; oak ageing matches the sage butter. -
Lobster with drawn butter
The wine's saline minerality balances sweet shellfish while the texture meets the butter. -
Aged Trentino Grana
The cheese's umami punches through; the wine's acidity and saline minerality keep the pairing balanced.
History
Tramin launched Stoan in the early 2000s as the cellar's first multi-varietal white blend, sourcing Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco and a touch of Gewurztraminer from the cooperative's best parcels. The name (Sudtirolean dialect for 'stone') references the porphyry-limestone soils of the upper Tramin slopes.
- 2002 — First Stoan vintage released
- 2015 — Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awarded for the first time, cementing Stoan among South Tyrol's reference white blends
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Tramin
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (65%), Sauvignon Blanc (20%), Pinot Bianco (10%), Gewuerztraminer (5%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Bianco
- Oak
- Fermentation and ageing for around ten months in large oak barrels on the lees
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Stoan
What does Stoan taste like?
White peach, yellow apple, fresh herbs and vanilla on the nose; stone fruit, creamy lees, saline minerality and spice on the palate. Full-bodied, dry, with medium acidity and a long mineral finish.
What grapes are in Stoan?
A blend of approximately 65% Chardonnay, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Pinot Bianco and 5% Gewurztraminer. The four-grape blend is designed to capture Tramin's terroir across multiple varieties.
When should I drink Stoan?
Drink between 3 and 15 years from vintage. Young Stoan shows fresh stone fruit and vanilla; cellared bottles develop honey, hazelnut and saline complexity. Serve at 10-12C.
What food pairs with Stoan?
Risotto with porcini, pan-seared veal with sage, lobster with drawn butter, or aged Trentino Grana. The wine's structure and creamy texture suit richer dishes.