Wines from South Tyrol and Trentino

The vineyards of the five grape varieties are located between 350 and 800 metres above sea level and face south-west. The vines grow on dolomite, porphyry, sand and marl soils. As a young wine, Manna has golden-yellow colour nuances, which turn into strong golden tones after a few years of maturation. Manna is very special: complex, multi-layered with a bouquet of elderberry, pistachio, apricot, nutmeg and delicate rose petals. Concentrated, full-bodied and at the same time elegant and complex in flavour. A racy wine that can be discovered from different perspectives as it develops and reveals its character more and more. Even the young wine changes in the glass and surprises again and again. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, rich straw yellow colour. Rich yellow fruit on the nose, lemon, grapefruit, pear, followed by toasted ciabatta and light lime. A racy entry on the palate, savoury acidity, great mouthfeel, juicy and precise, balanced on the palate through to the final." Falstaff

"Inviting aromas of jasmine, green apple and lime, then juicy, fresh green fruit on the palate." Decanter

"This wine is perfumed and very characterful with lots of tropical and floral notes as well as a solid mineral backbone. Pineapple, candied citrus, honeysuckle, rosehips and crushed stones on the nose, followed by a medium to full body with even acidity. Crisp, fresh and firm. Very well made." James Suckling

Truly traditional grappa, as it has always been, exclusively from red marcs of Trentino. Strong, pure and fresh bouquet. Typically dry, very characterful, masculine taste. SUPERIORE.DE

Lunelli use only Chardonnay grapes for their Maximum Brut. With a fresh, floral fragrance, creamy foam and a very fine perlage, this crisp, dry Trento DOC exudes a powerful elegance. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, radiant straw yellow with a green shimmer, fine-grained perlage. Lemon and tangerine on the nose, subtly smoky, light yeasty notes, reminiscent of fresh brioche. Extremely elegant and clear on the palate, pleasantly creamy, refreshing acidity, salty final." Falstaff

The vineyards for the 100% Pinot Noir Riserva are located in the Überetsch region between 350 and 450 metres above sea level and face south-west. The soil is a compact, dense moraine soil made up of sediments from the Ice Age, calcareous, loamy and rich in minerals. Bright ruby red in colour, with a bouquet of redcurrants, raspberries, strawberries and hints of sage. Taut and very polished on the palate, its spicy tannins flank its beautiful depth and very appealing length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Clear, slightly dried floral nose of predominantly red berries with a hint of meat juice and beetroot as well as some flint in the background. Ripe, juicy, again rather red fruit, slightly smoky and again reminiscent of flint notes, a little bitter chocolate and beetroot, hints of peanut, chanterelles in the background, very fine acidity, certain freshness and coolness next to the alcohol warmth, very skilfully balanced, salt and chalk in the background, very good, juicy and unobtrusive clove-spicy finish." Wein-Plus

"Light, almost transparent ruby red colour. Elegant bouquet of ripe sour cherry, marzipan and rose water. Inviting on the palate with savoury fruit, lively acidity, fine-grained, well-integrated tannins, harmonious through to the juicy final." Falstaff

"The Pinot Noir Riserva Yura 2021 is spicy and wickedly fresh, with rose petals and cloves giving way to dried blueberries. It is soft and round with juicy textures and spicy mineral tones that emphasise the tart red fruits. The finish is lightly structured and long with a subtle layer of fine tannins." Vinous

"A fresh and fine Pinot with nimble, ethereal flavours of red berries, cherries and undergrowth. Juicy and medium-bodied on the palate with soft tannins and a fresh and long finish." James Suckling

The Pratzner family keeps a few hundred bottles of each good vintage, which are then matured in the cellar for a further 6 years. These refined wines are then sold in small quantities as "Private Reserves" to selected retailers and restaurants, demonstrating the impressive ageing potential of their wines, which are matured for 10 months on the fine lees.

Sparkling, intense straw yellow colour. Interwoven and dense nose of juicy yellow vineyard peach with hints of apricot and lemon balm. Very convincing interplay of fruit and acidity on the palate with plenty of tension and depth, with an impressive minerality on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Wonderful Pinot Gris Riserva from selected individual vineyards on the valley floor around the village centre of Kurtinig an der Weinstraße. Giatl matures in small wooden barrels for 12 months on the lees, which gives it complexity and finesse. Straw to golden yellow in the glass, with a powerful bouquet of ripe yellow fruit, strong, balanced and slightly salty in flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

Sparkling yellow-green colour. The elegant, floral-scented Sauvignon Bianco Mantele is irresistible, with beautiful varietal typicity and a pleasingly slender waistline. Fine mineral notes on the palate add playfulness and vibrancy, overall very juicy and fresh. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, shiny golden yellow colour. Pronounced nose of nettle, followed by tropical fruit of pineapple and passion fruit. Velvety on the palate on entry, then with a lot of tension, fresh and fruity until the lingering final." Falstaff

"After aeration with a fine Sauvignon nose, passion fruit, green chilli pepper, cassis leaves, grass clippings, Granny Smith. Finely woven, profound, generous. Minerality on the palate, tweaks the edge of the tongue, vital, taut acidity." Vinum

"Aromas of gooseberries, lemon leaves and subtle tomato leaves. Light- to medium-bodied with weight and texture, yet it has sharp acidity, savory citrus notes and a gently leafy aftertaste." James Suckling

Impressively structured Chardonnay from the Kreuth estate. The western vineyard produces a very elegant wine that impresses with its fine acidity, creamy structure and elegant interplay of flavours. Bright, radiant straw yellow in colour. Complex and balanced, with an abundance of tropical fruit, underlined by a sensual salty minerality. Long and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

A Pinot Nero from Franz Haas is a textbook expression every year and a benchmark throughout South Tyrol, with bright aromas of blueberries, violets and lavender rising gracefully from the bouquet. This is pure cool climate in the glass. On the palate, it is taut and silky and always beautifully polished and streamlined in a positive sense. This is a beautiful, complex and exceptional Pinot Nero from a master hand. SUPERIORE.DE

"This elegant Pinot Nero is finely meshed, with a fine, raw silk–like grain to the tannins as they support a refreshing range of chopped cherry, roasted fig, blood orange peel and wild sage. Long and creamy on the spiced finish." Wine Spectator

"This is a light-coloured, fruit-driven Pinot with fresh plums, cherries and rosehips on the nose. The palate is crisp and medium-bodied. Excellent tension." James Suckling

The porphyry-rich steep slopes on the Ritten above Bolzano offer first-class conditions for producing a Sauvignon Bianco with unique fruit, minerality, elegance and depth. Straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections. Precise fruity flavours of gooseberry, elderflower, herbs, yeast and a fine woody note. Harmonious flavour with very well-integrated acidity, an accentuated body and an elegant mineral note. Long and deep on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow colour. Lots of redcurrant on the nose, some herbs and a hint of lemon zest. Powerful, powerful, pleasantly astringent on the palate, again lots of redcurrant, some nettle, long finish." Falstaff

Lagrein Riserva "Furggl" comes from rather clayey soils in the area around Auer/Ora and is a spicy, elegant wine with an intense aroma of violets and wild berries. Clean, fruity and rich flavour with sweet tannins, precisely calibrated acidity and a well articulated finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Top-class Pinot Bianco from the South Tyrolean Wine Road, more precisely from the exposed Sirmian hillside, where the Pinot Bianco finds its ideal location and an optimal microclimate. As a result, it is of remarkable quality every year. Clear and sparkling straw yellow in the glass, with an intense bouquet of light flowers, green apple, redcurrants and a hint of sage and nutmeg. Harmonious, powerful and persistent on the palate, with a full flavour typical of the grape variety and a beautiful melting, mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Brilliant, light golden yellow colour. Intense on the nose with notes of meadow herbs, juicy vineyard peach, very subtle hints of white bread. Slightly creamy on the palate, lively, supportive acidity, very pleasantly persistent." Falstaff

"Matured for eight months in large oak barrels, the 2022 Pinot Bianco Sirmian has a bright colour and allows plenty of light to shine through. The wine is multi-layered and rich in stone fruit, quince and pear. You get a very nice ensemble with ripe fruit tones, herbal notes on the finish and a pinch of cinnamon spice. This is the 50th vintage." Wine Advocate

"A minerally pinot blanc with a fairly smoky character. The nose shows restrained Williams pears, apple juice and assertive salt-and-pepper minerality. Smooth and soft attack with weight and concentration, a medium body and toasted flavors with classy depth and length. Juicy finish." James Suckling

"Exciting flavours of grapefruit, freshly cut grass and flowers with a hint of pepper that hugs the lively acidity. Full-bodied and viscous with a luscious lemon liquid that percolates towards the end. Superb!" Decanter

The steep porphyry slopes at an altitude of up to 650 metres on the Ritten above Bolzano offer ideal conditions for vinifying this powerful yet elegant Chardonnay with outstanding balance, well-integrated acidity and excellent ageing potential. Straw yellow in colour with greenish inclusions. Pure exotic flavours of pineapple, mango and white peach on the nose, underpinned by a delicate vanilla note. Powerful on the palate, the well-integrated acidity keeps it fresh and mineral despite its power and complexity, right through to an almost infinitely long finish. A great Chardonnay from South Tyrol! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense straw yellow with greenish reflections. Ripe banana, vanilla yoghurt and white flowers on the nose. Additional citrus notes on the palate, full-bodied and creamy, long finish with hints of herbs." Falstaff

"The 2021 Alto Adige Chardonnay Riserva Stegher opens to a generous bouquet with peach cream, apricot, almond biscuit and softly delivered baking spice. It shows volume and brightness over a medium-plus mouthfeel. That almond theme returns on the close, adding a hint of pretty tartness." Wine Advocate

This beguiling Gewürztraminer is one of the most exciting growths in the wine world and is the favourite of the Italians. Golden yellow with an aroma potpourri of roses, exotic fruits and oriental spices. Powerful and complex on the palate with discreet residual sweetness and a long finish. Gewürztraminer Sanct Valentin is an absolute top growth that promises wonderful drinking pleasure even after many years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Textbook gewurztraminer nose with lots of perfumes and spices. Lychee, cantaloupe, roses, freshly-cut vanilla and cinnamon spices. Mellow, dry and medium- to full-bodied on the palate with low, creamy acidity and a long, flavorful finish full of lychee and white roses." James Suckling

Deep dark violet colour. Tart black cherry and notes of violet candy, graphite and spicy herbs on the nose. Wonderfully velvety texture on the palate, powerful, savoury and with grippy tannins. Perfectly integrated wood, good structure and a justified hope for a long, mature life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Big, bold and beautiful, this wine states its case plainly with forward aromas of blackberry, violets, licorice and crushed stone. Seemingly hedonistic, the wine restrains itself on the palate with gamy and savory flavors that draw the attention deeper into the wine as it continues to develop with each minute in the glass finishing with a firm stamp of tannins on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"A fragrant version, with an expressive note of macerated boysenberries and a warm blend of baked cherry, fig cake, dried sage and cocoa powder. Fine, chalky tannins firm up the savoury finish with notes of olive, smoke and ground pepper." Wine Spectator

"It is very intense with flavours of tar, graphite, wet earth, mushrooms and bark, which develop into a full body with multi-layered tannins and a juicy finish." James Suckling

This Riserva, which is partly aged in barriques, shines in the glass with an intense ruby red colour. Deep red cherries, wild berries and a lovely spicy bouquet of cinnamon, pepper and cloves on the nose, rounded off with fine vanilla and tobacco notes. Medium-bodied on the palate, velvety and supple, the tannins flank a respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Smells fruity at first, juicy red cherries, wild berries, plums, then spicy notes, cinnamon, cloves, tobacco, vanilla. Rich, dense, a fine acid wire provides freshness. Has really nice play and good balance." Vinum

"Delicate ruby red colour with light reflections. Dried flowers, cherry and cloves on the nose. Good pressure on the palate, savoury, followed by soft tannins, nice length." Falstaff

"A little and a lot. Some call it Pinot Blanc. And yet. Our Pinot Bianco Eichhorn has an Alpine-Mediterranean flavour: bright and flowery like alpine meadows, long-lasting and spicy like the sea." Michael Graf Goëss-Enzenberg, Weingut Manincor

Eichhorn Pinot Blanc has a light golden colour with beautiful aromas of lemon peel, orange marmalade, some smoke and ripe pears. The flavour is clear, fruity and long. Modern classicism and casual elegance from Manincor. SUPERIORE.DE

"Highly elegant aroma with white flowers and peach, plus warm citrus fruit and yellow apple. Delicate and full of finesse on the palate, stimulating fresh acidity, citrusy, a hint of tannin gives the wine its fine, grippy texture." Weinwisser

"Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections. Delicate on the nose with notes of ripe pear and meadow flowers. Smooth and precise on the palate, with a nice tension, gentle pressure, harmonious and long finish." Falstaff

"A crisp hint of lemon pith emphasises the light and pleasantly plump notes of ripe melon and apricot, salted Marcona almonds, ground ginger and white flowers. It is bright and elegant, with a snappy, mineral finish." Wine Spectator

"Lots of flowers, dried apples, dried peaches, stones, lime and lemongrass on the nose. It is medium-bodied with subtle flavours and a tangy, fresh finish. A little restrained." James Suckling

Merlot Siebeneich sparkles in a rich ruby red colour. The bouquet has aromas of cranberries and dried plums, mint and eucalyptus. The spicy flavour is equally multi-faceted with beautiful fruit. Structured, deep and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"This Merlot from the mountains shows its connection to Bordeaux and at the same time preserves its South Tyrolean identity. When the wine opens, aromas of black plums, herbal tea, tobacco and mixed spices emanate from the glass. Elegant and balanced, the wine shines with restrained fruit and balanced tannins and finishes with a minerality of gravel." Wine Enthusiast

"A bright and fruity merlot with ripe cherries, spiced plums, hibiscus and chocolate. Juicy and tense, with good volume and bright acidity. Medium- to full-bodied. Round-textured and mouth-filling, with notes of bitter oranges at the end." James Suckling

This beguiling Gewürztraminer is one of the most exciting growths in the wine world and is the favourite of Italians. Golden yellow in colour with an aromatic potpourri of roses, exotic fruits and oriental spices. Powerful and complex in flavour with a subtle residual sweetness and a long finish. Gewürztraminer Sanct Valentin is an absolute top wine that promises wonderful drinking pleasure even after many years. SUPERIORE.DE

"A flavorful and fragrant gewurztraminer showing spices, dried peaches, lychees and white blossoms. Fresh, fleshy and medium- to full-bodied with low acidity and a light touch of bitterness in the round finish." James Suckling

Elegant with its old rose colour and fine foam in the glass. Dark berries and yeasty notes on the nose, full-bodied and creamy on the palate with a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Well-cut and harmonious, with flavors of white peach, blood orange sorbet, grilled Macadamia nut and oyster shell riding the satinlike mousse. A streak of salinity shows on the long, creamy finish." Wine Spectator

Pale pink with orange reflections. Elegant, fine fragrance of flowers and roses, small red berries and herbs and the typical scent of bread and yeast. Very supple on the palate, fresh and forward, the acidity agile and the mousseux soft and fine. A mouthful of red berries and very broad herb and spice flavours are wonderfully enveloped by a fresh acidity that finishes this very long drop with a fruity, subtle tartness and salinity. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep, dark ruby red colour. Strong, warm Lagrein with a pronounced aroma of ripe blackberries, cherries, fine mountain herbs, pepper and smoky charcoal notes. The full, juicy, cherry flavour is beautifully balanced with a broad, long finish. Only selected grapes from the best vineyards with low yields are used for the Lagrein Riserva Prestige. An absolute top red wine from the Alto Adige region! SUPERIORE.DE

"Pretty black and blue berry fruit on the nose with violets and bitter chocolate. It’s creamy and beautifully textured with powdery tannins. Medium to full body. Juicy and bright finish." James Suckling