Connoisseurs have known it for a long time: South Tyrol's DOC varietal wines also include full-bodied Chardonnays, fine Rieslings and occasionally even Grüner Veltliner, as well as excellent red wines made from Lagrein, Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir), but also Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The popular white varieties Pinot Blanc (Pinot Bianco), Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) and Sauvignon Bianco are also widespread - some of them are among the best white wines in Italy. And not least because they are extremely storable.
So it is not surprising that the Riserva category is the most common among the best South Tyrolean white and red wines. It can always be awarded if the wine has at least 11.50 % vol. and was matured at least 2 years after the harvest. Very often these are site wines that are vinified with great care and respect for the terroir and have thus frequently become the flagships of the wineries.
A good reason to introduce you to our more than 60 top South Tyrolean wines in Riserva quality. You will be surprised to see how, with their finesse, complexity and great ageing potential, they are not only convincing accompaniments to food, but also make a "bella figura" solo. SUPERIORE.DE
