Vintage 2023

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 Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Bosco di Gica entices with a bouquet that’s more savory than sweet. A note of green apple mixes with mint leaf and wet stone hints. It impresses further with its mix of tension and elegance. Brisk acidity and tart orchard fruits contrast its creamy wave of fine bubbles. A saline tinge lingers on along with a Granny Smith resonance that keeps the senses salivating as this finishes with excellent length and freshness. This is a fantastic value." Vinous

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

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

Vigna Ochera is the new name for the popular Vigne dei Piai and is a fantastic Prosecco Spumante di Valdobbiadene Superiore from the Rive di Rolle vineyard. Rich, shimmering green-yellow in colour. A pronounced aroma of white flowers, lime and white roses, followed by quince and fresh butter. Pleasantly soft, fine bubbles, with a fresh apple flavour and invigorating taste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with light greenish reflections. Lemon zest, peach and green apple dominate the nose. Very fruity-sweet on the palate, delicate perlage, good balance between sweetness and acidity, juicy finish." Falstaff

The warm sites around Tramin give this pretty Traminer aromatico substance, breadth and a certain sweetness, while the cool and higher sites in the Eisack Valley give it freshness, finesse and a fine aromatic structure. Clear straw yellow, very aromatic on the nose of ripe mirabelle plum, apricot and fine exotic spices. Juicy and long-lasting in the mouth, with fine minerality and a dry, well-proportioned finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Light ruby red colour. Bric del Salto interprets the famous Piedmontese grape variety in a direct and classic way. A fruity bouquet is combined with the spiciness typical of Neive. The palate is again clear, with precise fruit, the right dose of fine tannins - and an inspiring freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba Bric del Salto jumps out of the glass with an exotic mélange of blueberry, spice, graphite and game. The flavor profile is very much Dolcetto, with just a touch of reduction, but the structural feel is very much Nebbiolo-like. What a jewel of a wine. It spent three weeks on the skins and aging in tank." Vinous

Our team drinks this after work, our very special insider recommendation for purists: finely balanced and very elegant Prosecco Millesimato Spumante Superiore with a shiny golden colour and green reflections. Floral bouquet, fine perlage and elegant flavours of pear and white fruit, which lend the aristocratic, dry structure a great deal of elegance and length. This is not an everyday occurrence, even in the noble DOCG Conegliano Valdobbiadene! SUPERIORE.DE

"Inviting, fresh and fruity; smooth foam, dry, subtle apple, also length, very nice." (JLF) Merum

"Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections. Very fresh and fruity on the nose, citrus notes, green apple, some fresh grass, mint. On the palate with good pressure and tension, fresh, juicy, slightly salty with good length." Falstaff

Rustico is Nino Franco's bestseller. Brilliant silver-green colour. Fresh aroma of apple, white flowers and cut grass, with a tart coolness and well nuanced fruit on the palate and a delicate melting texture. A stylish and very sociable all-rounder at a high level! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright olive green with straw yellow colour. Initially fine floral notes on the nose, with some candied lemon zest, orange peel and white rose petal. Beautiful depth and well-developed fruit on the palate, crisp, airy, shows a fine arc of tension, good length." Falstaff

"The alpine flavours are strong and compact, without the cold fermentation notes that so many have. Excellent prosecco." James Suckling

"The NV Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Rustico delights the nose with chamomile and mint, leading to candied apples and sweet melon. It feels silken and creamy, with a pretty inner sweetness and cooling acidity that adds a lovely lift. It tapers off perfumed, leaving a hint of confectionary lime that lingers." Vinous

"This wine exudes fragrant aromas of green apple, pear and a hint of citrus fruit. On the palate, it has a refreshing character with vibrant fruit flavours and a lively, invigorating acidity that transports you to an orchard surrounded by the sweet scents of ripening fruit." Wine Enthusiast

Vulcaia is a soft, full Sauvignon Blanc with tropical fruits and rich toasty aromas. On the nose, citrus and sweet floral scents. On the palate mineral with exotic fruit and citrus, behind a layer of gooseberries and herbs that give the wine freshness and structure. Long and persistent final. It gets additional tension and a lot of personality from the volcanic soils of Monte Foscarino. SUPERIORE.DE

Gennen is a pretty single-vineyard Sauvignon with a harmonious aroma of spring flowers and finely nuanced fruit. Energetic, fresh and excellently structured, it pampers the palate with bright yellow fruits and a subtle fennel note on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Straw yellow in colour with light green reflections tending towards yellow. Lugana Pievecroce is a beautiful, light-coloured wine with aromas of melon, lemon peel, ripe pears and jasmine, accompanied by a lively acidity. On the palate, there is plenty of juicy flesh, freshness and persistence with delicate hints of tropical fruit. This crisp white is simply delicious. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright straw yellow colour. Beguiling aroma of fresh citrus and floral notes on the nose, with some light-coloured fruit. Taut on the palate with a beautiful acidity structure, then crisp fruit and an animating interplay of freshness and flavour. Very balanced on the palate, delicately salty and of great elegance and finesse. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is clean and floral with subtle citrusy character, as well as hints of pears, elderflowers and fine herbs. Medium-bodied, crunchy and delicate on the palate with delicious fruit character. Refreshing, with attractive salinity at the end." James Suckling

Slender, very typical South Tyrolean Chardonnay. The character of the international grape variety and the typicality of the Alto Adige are immediately recognisable in the glass. Good structure and invigorating freshness. We think this is pretty much the best in this price range. SUPERIORE.DE

Characteristic bouquet of kiwi, lime blossom and honeydew melon. A very pleasant creamy texture on the palate, rich and soft. Fresh, mineral and long on the palate, showing its maritime origins and a structural density that makes it ideal as a food companion. A wonderful interpretation of the Tuscan Vermentino grape! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2023 Vermentino Perlato del Bosco is bright, vibrant and finely cut. Citrus and floral notes abound in this steely coastal white. Bracing minerality extends the saline finish. Drink it over the next year or two." Vinous

"Orange blossom, flint and pears with a hint of apples. It has a medium body with a creamy texture and a smooth finish. Pretty minerals and flowers at the end, with a hint of bitter lemons." James Suckling

Classically elegant Pinot Blanc with beautiful fruit fullness and the typical flavours of apple, grapefruit and pineapple. Well-balanced acidity, impressive freshness and a fine salinity. The finish is fresh and long, with notes of raw almonds and fresh mint. Pure drinking pleasure! SUPERIORE.DE

Pinot Noir from the best vineyards in and around Eppan. The compact clay soils with limestone deposits on porphyry rock offer ideal conditions for full-bodied grapes. The bouquet is rich with spicy and fruity aromas of raspberries and cherries. Powerful, full-bodied and harmonious with an elegant flavour and a long, fruity final. SUPERIORE.DE

The vines for Mediaevum Vernatsch grow in the southern Eisack Valley at the foot of the Schlern massif at around 400-480 metres above sea level. Brilliant, brightening ruby colour. Fine, fragrant nose of delicate cherry flavours, violets, very clear. Juicy on the palate, shows good tension, flavours of sour cherries and raspberries, delicate tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Classic, radiant, light ruby red colour. Fresh cherries on the nose, slightly spicy, orange peel, pink roses. Very pleasant, light entry on the palate, tannins still somewhat present, fresh acidity, medium finish." Falstaff

"Extremely pale with violet reflections. The nose shows violet candy and a youthful purity of fruit. The attack is full of sucrosity. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and good length. A typical example." James Suckling