Vintage 2023

This great Chardonnay comes from the Kleinstein estate in Signat near Bolzano. Bright yellow in colour with green reflections, a wonderfully fruity bouquet with aromas of apple, pineapple and banana. The typical flavour of a fresh Chardonnay on the palate: clear, elegant, full and pleasantly dry, with a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Viettis Moscato is a perfect, light aperitif and harmonious dessert companion. A fresh bouquet of parsley, dill, fennel and cress. Orange and apricot jam on the palate, with a cheerful perlage, cool and light in the body, but also juicy like fresh fruit. This is great fun without being the least bit banal. A picture-book Moscato! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant green-yellow with a delicate, persistent perlage. Slightly reductive on the nose, with light citrus fruit and white flowers. Juicy, clear, precise on the palate, with a fine salty undertone, drinks very well." Falstaff

Mario Schiopetto was born in 1930, grew up in the family-owned Osteria ai Pompieri and gained his first professional experience as a fireman and later as a lorry driver. In 1963, guided only by his taste and his love of wine, he began to dedicate himself to wine production in his parents' winery and produced the first pure Tocai in 1965. At the time, the historic label featured a drawing of his fire engine, which he also used to deliver the wine to customers. With the 2019 vintage, the winery returned to these historical roots and included the cute drawing on some of its wine labels.

Attractive Pinot Gris from Friuli with green apple and orange blossom, a hint of wet stones and coriander on the nose. Pleasantly medium-bodied on the palate with a wonderfully fresh final. Appealing and sophisticated. SUPERIORE.DE

"Iris root, pomelo and fresh turmeric root. A Pinot from Friuli, floral with jasmine on the nose, and with a flavour reminiscent of spotted pears sent in rainbow-coloured soap bubbles across a blue sky." Jancis Robinson

Lagrein Rubeno is impenetrably dark and purple in the glass and exudes an earthy blend of blackcurrants, brown spices and tobacco. The palate is juicy and supple, with purple-coloured red berries and minerals gathering towards the finish. It finishes with admirable length and light tannins that linger on a lively note of salted liquorice. SUPERIORE.DE

Mario Schiopetto was born in 1930, he grew up in the family-owned Osteria ai Pompieri and had his first professional experiences as a fireman and later as a truck driver. In 1963, guided only by his taste and love of wine, he began to devote himself to wine production in his parents' farm and produced the first pure Tocai in 1965. The historic label at the time included the drawing of his fire engine, which he also used to deliver the wine to customers. With the 2019 vintage, the winery recalled these historical roots and resumed the cute drawing on part of its wine labels.

Light straw yellow with greenish shimmer. Fine, not too strong bouquet of exotic fruits, some gooseberry and notes of white flowers. Very good balance on the palate, good volume, drinky and with a nice tension between green fruity and fine spicy notes. A very harmonious Sauvignon that does not score with opulence and directness, but with elegance and finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

Every year a successful wine from Zenato's Azienda Agricola Santa Cristina. Straw yellow with an expansive aroma of flowers, honey and sweet spices as well as a full, fresh flavour and tension that ends with an elegant almond note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale straw yellow in colour. Pomaceous fruit, elderflower and citrus on the nose. Shows creamy acidity on the palate, fresh fruit and good tension, fine pressure on the palate." Falstaff

The straw-yellow Soave Classico has a light, floral aroma of citrus, apple, jasmine and elderberry. Soft and creamy on the palate with subtle almond tones and a mineral vein, all embedded in a fresh, crisp acidity. A lively, sophisticated white wine with an aromatic character and a flavoursome bite. SUPERIORE.DE

"Attractive notes of sliced pears and peaches with hints of fresh herbs and lemon peel. Medium-bodied, tangy and savoury on the palate, with lively acidity. I like the freshness and savoury character." James Suckling

"Inviting aromas of ripe peach, fresh herbs, crushed stones, and notes of jasmine all swirl together like a perfect garden in the glass. On the palate, the wine is zingy, offering a delightful interplay between citrus and stone-fruit flavors. The mouthwatering acidity and solid mineral finish show this Soave to be worthy of drinking today or stashing away for a number of years." Wine Enthusiast

Wonderfully fresh and classic Friulano with aromas of white peach, herbs and green apple slices, fine fruit on the palate, slightly salty-mineral and with lively, well-integrated acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Gris Stieler is the winery's latest creation and ideally reflects the grape variety, terroir and microclimate. Bright straw yellow in colour. Rich bouquet of apples and pears, hints of tropical fruit. Juicy and full on the palate, with well-balanced acidity and restrained, cool minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light lemon yellow in the glass. Subtle aromas on the nose, becoming more present with air. Hints of salt lemons, but also almond blossom, then yellow peach and some spice. Filling on the palate, with a powerful, sturdy body and rich fruit. Very delicate and fresh. Embedded, supporting acidity, which gives it a good tension into the long final." Vinum

Más de Fer is made from selected grapes from the Col de Fer and San Gallo hills. An exquisite cru that smells of meadow flowers and, with its pronounced fruitiness and delicate citrus acidity, is the ideal accompaniment from amuse-gueule to dessert. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with an olive-green hue and small, persistent bubbles. Mango and orange zest on the nose, with notes of yellow flowers. Smooth on the palate, with good freshness and velvety fruit melt, good tension and fine pressure." Falstaff

"Typical nose of Glera , fresh and salty with floral, lemon, apple and pear notes, solid finish and spicy aftertaste." Decanter

Clear, radiant greenish yellow. In the attractive bouquet aromas of buttercup, apple pie, stone fruits, lemon zest and some nutmeg. Medium-bodied on the palate, with flavours of rhubarb and lemon, linear acidity and a bright, slightly mineral finish. The grapes for this solid, dry white come from 900 metres above sea level in the area around Völs. SUPERIORE.DE

Typical South Tyrolean sparkling wine: straw yellow with greenish reflections, fine nose, delicately fruity with a subtle yeast note. Lively and lively with lively, fresh acidity and medium weight. SUPERIORE.DE

Moriz is a fresh and fruity Pinot Blanc with character and beautiful intensity. Harmonious bouquet of white fruit and flowers. Clean, elegant and long on the palate. Great value! SUPERIORE.DE

"Light yellow; white fruity, fresh, inviting; sweet, subtly fruity, dense, finely tart, crisp, good length, very nice." (JLF) Merum

The evening fall winds of the Mendel Mountains characterise the entire terroir of the St. Michael-Eppan winery. They ensure cool nights and give the grapes the extraordinary characteristics that characterise the aromas, unmistakable freshness and longevity of the wines. The fall wind is the natural force that blows over the vineyard every day, positively influencing the climate and supporting the valuable work of the winegrowers at the cooperative winery.

The Fallwind wines are ambassadors of their terroir and reflect the strengths of the growing region in a unique way. Most of them are from selected vineyards that have been cultivated for centuries. Strict quality guidelines, low yields, intensive manual labour in the vineyard and gentle and individual ageing in the cellar make them what they are: Characterful, precise and unique wines with varietal characteristics that will win over every connoisseur.

Fallwind Riesling is an extremely elegant wine. Germany's favourite grape has found the ideal terroir in parts of South Tyrol. Riesling places high demands on the location and prefers a cool but very sunny climate. The porphyry soils there give it fruit, minerality and an ideal acid backbone. SUPERIORE.DE

"A delicate and restrained riesling that’s well made and gently fresh. Aromas of lemon leaves, tangerines and white peaches, then zesty on the palate with a medium body and a tight, precise finish." James Suckling

The Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Bosco di Gica Brut is tangy and taut with sharp flavours of lemon, green apple and crisp white peach. The wine is delicate and bright with sharp, tiny bubbles that build beautifully to create lovely foam and lively effervescence. This is one of the most edgy and straightforward of Franco Adami's great sparkling wines. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with a persistent, airy perlage. Very fragrant on the nose, floral, white flowers, elderberry, white rose, some white stone fruit, citrus, very fresh. Balanced on the palate in terms of fruit and perlage, very round, right from front to back, good length, very fine!" Falstaff

The almost 10,000 bottles of Rosato di Toscana from Rocca di Montegrossi are exemplary and perfect. Clean aromas of cherry and strawberry on the nose, lively, elegant and balanced on the palate with a lovely freshness, fresh, vibrant and long-lasting aftertaste of berries and spices. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Rosato is incredibly full of energy, like a horse waiting to jump out of the starting blocks. Ripe pineapple, pear and spiced citrus form the foundation on which the tangy, lively acidity flutters. The balance is admirable and beautifully rounded, showing a lovely inner sweetness. This bottle could empty quickly." Vinous

"Bright pink-red colour with sparkling reflections. Delicate nose of wild strawberries, tangerine peel, some honey, then citrus fruit and raspberries. Balanced and clear on the palate, with lively acidity and savoury fruit, finishing on fine citrus notes." Falstaff

Prinsipi from the small vineyard parcel of the same name was once developed by son Fabio as a 100 per cent Chardonnay and "little brother" of Bastia, but now 10 per cent Manzoni Bianco is added, which gives it more freshness and lightness. What also distinguishes it from the famous Chardonnay is the ageing in stainless steel. A fresh, crisp and very drinkable white wine that cuts a fine figure not only on its own and is now a firm favourite in the (now also organic) range. SUPERIORE.DE

Extremely delicate Sauvignon Blanc: fruity, wild bouquet with nuances of elderflower, gooseberry and tropical fruit. It is silky smooth and structured, with a balanced inner sweetness and minerality that caresses the palate with citrus fruit and a hint of nectarine. Just the right dose of fine acidity, very crisp and long on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Typical Sauvignon Blanc aroma with a concise pyrazine grape variety typicality: gooseberry, passion fruit, herbs, freshly mown grass, but also mineral and ethereal notes that express the limestone soil." Weinwisser

"Expressive flavour, lots of gooseberry, Buxbaum and herbs, also white flowers. Very typical of the variety. Very full-bodied on the palate with fine flavour and spice, very clear and gripping. Ripe, green notes, almond kernels on the finish. An excellent accompaniment to summer dishes such as grilled vegetables with hummus and strong fish." Vinum

Notes of gooseberry interplaying with a hint of redcurrant, hints of elderflower and a hint of nettle and flint. Animating and of medium weight on the palate, fine, harmonious and ending on a pleasant mineral-balsamic note. SUPERIORE.DE

Subtle rose bouquet with hints of musk, dried peaches and apricots. Juicy flavour with wonderful flanking acidity that gives it freshness and effervescence. The Sangiovese grape adds the necessary dose of tannin and structure, making it an excellent accompaniment to food. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Il Rosé di Casanova is exotic and unmistakable. Almost Sauvignon Blanc-like in character, it develops notes of kiwi, gooseberry, grapefruit, thyme and tomato leaves. Bright, fleshy and slightly grippy, it leaves an absolutely dry, bitter flavour in the mouth (in a good way) that demands another sip. A tropical hint of mango and papaya lingers on the finish." Vinous

"This has a peach-pink color, with stone fruit, dried orange and dried flower aromas and flavors. Crunchy and minerally on the palate, with a medium body and attractive salinity at the end." James Suckling

Andreolas Col del Forno brut is an elegant and well-balanced Prosecco from an outstanding Rive vineyard. A subtle, fresh aroma of green apple and young pear, delicate yet demanding on the palate with a drinky, citrus-fruity note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Inviting freshness, light fruit; creamy foam, fresh fruity, also apple, balanced, very nice." (JLF) Merum

"Brilliant, bright silver-green colour with persistent perlage. Fragrant nose of juicy lemon and lime, with delicate green spice and a hint of lychee. Great freshness on the palate, crisp, balanced, with great pressure, spans a wide arc in the airiest perlage." Falstaff

"Blood orange, pear and acacia blossom creamy and mouth-filling mousse, bright acidity and citrus, pear and pineapple finish." Decanter

"Dei Casel" is a former name of the Adami family. The Glera grapes for this delicately fruity Prosecco Superiore come from chalky soils. An inviting bouquet of apricot, peach, apple, pear and floral notes. Wonderful play of sweetness and acidity on the palate, its semi-dry style and consistent perlage are invigoratingly fresh and velvety. This spumante is much more than an aperitif, it is also an excellent accompaniment to mild sushi dishes or delicately flavoured antipasti. SUPERIORE.DE

Bareta is the quintessence of the classic Merotto prosecco. Remarkable variety of aromas, fruity and slightly ethereal on the palate with a crisp, dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Colbelo Extra Dry presents the characteristic flavours of stone fruit, hay and lemon blossom, sparkling, frothy and smooth on the palate. A spumante full of harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant silver-grey with a fine perlage. Spicy notes on the nose, some grass, pear and vineyard peach, later citrus zest. Juicy on the palate, full-bodied perlage, slightly fruity sweetness, balanced, harmonious with a medium finish." Falstaff