Trentino-South Tyrol

The RIFF project is a cooperation between Alois Lageder and local winegrowers in the Veneto region, where the grapes also thrive in selected vineyards. Since the 2018 vintage, the popular RIFF Pinot Grigio delle Venezie is not only certified organic, but has also been given a new look by Austrian artist Nanna Prieler. On the label, segments of stylised ammonites tell the story of the formation of the mountain landscape on which the vines for the Pinot Grigio RIFF now stand: From the ocean with its coral reefs to the unique terroir in which many fossils of former ocean dwellers can still be discovered today.

Bright light yellow with greenish shimmer. The aroma is finely fruity, floral-mineral with delicate notes of tropical fruits. On the palate, RIFF Pinot Gris is precise, lively and fresh, with a medium body and a harmonious finish. A perfect companion to light Mediterranean dishes or simply solo on the balcony or terrace. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense salmon pink with copper-red reflections. Delicately fruity bouquet of strawberry and raspberry, sour cherry, floral notes of violets with hints of marzipan. Elegant and harmonious fullness on the palate with fresh, well-balanced acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

The area around Lake Kaltern is probably the best-known cultivation area for the Vernatsch grape. Only the ripest grapes are used for this ruby red selection. Violets, cherry and bitter almond on the nose, harmoniously round and juicy on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Nals Margreid's Edelvernatsch (Schiava) is a pretty cherry red with a peppery, fruity bouquet, pleasant fullness and freshness on the palate and an invigorating finish. Perfect for dinner. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very light red colour; subtly herbal-fruity, fresh, appealing; subtly fruity, round, juicy, very fine, very drinky." (JLF) Merum

Kalterersee Auslese is a light ruby-red, smooth and low-tannin classic with a pleasantly mild, smooth and fruity flavour. Perfect to enjoy with typical Tyrolean dishes such as bacon and sausage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Tense and tight nose, reductive at first, then with floral, pink grapefruit and pomegranate notes. The attack is velvety, with ripe tannins, refreshing acidity and a medium body. Polished, beguiling finish." James Suckling

Bright, sparkling ruby with fine shimmer. Appealing, fresh nose with cherry, pomegranate, fine violet notes. Juicy and clear, floats over the tongue while showing a nice fruit, good length. Please refill! SUPERIORE.DE

St. Magdalener, popularly known as the "Queen of Vernatsch", is a very fruity red wine made from the autochthonous Vernatsch grape. Its delicate and powerful structure makes it a pleasure to drink. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red colour, delicate scent of almonds, violets and roses. Reminiscent of red cherries and raspberries on the palate, full and velvety. A very drinkable red for every day. SUPERIORE.DE

Vernatsch, Italian Schiava, is the most common red grape variety in South Tyrol. This light, fresh red wine is also known as Kalterersee and St. Magdalener. Hofstätter's Vernatsch with small amounts of Lagrein is a typical representative with pronounced fruit aromas and a delicate almond tone." SUPERIORE.DE

Fresh, full-bodied Pinot Blanc, a speciality of South Tyrol: fruity aromas on the nose, pleasantly balanced taste. SUPERIORE.DE

Franz' Pinot Grigio presents itself with an intense straw yellow colour, a floral-spicy bouquet reminiscent of acacia blossom, hay, almonds, sage and sandalwood, enriched with aromas of sliced apples, pears, lemons and honeydew melon after appropriate bottle ageing. On the palate, the wine enchants with its delicate, elegant finesse and juicy, fresh fullness. The Pinot Grigio shows its best side after a few months of ageing in the bottle. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium, shiny straw yellow with silver reflections. Clear pear on the nose, elegant and subtle, with light floral notes behind it. Full-bodied palate with a beautiful acidity curve that stretches out widely, juicy with tension and pleasant drinkability, medium length." Falstaff

"Crisp acidity is a lively frame for the flavors of Gala apple, nectarine, pickled ginger and stone on display in this balanced, light-bodied white." Wine Spectator

Pagis" becomes "Fallwind". The Fallwind wines are ambassadors of their terroir and reflect the strengths of the growing region in a unique way. Most of them are selected sites where viticulture has been practised for centuries. Strict quality guidelines, low yields, intensive manual work in the vineyard as well as gentle and individual maturation in the cellar make them what they are: Wines full of character, precise and unique, which convince every connoisseur with their varietal characteristics.

This beautiful Parade-Vernatsch in radiant ruby garnet smells fresh and fruity of red fruits. Smooth fullness and elegance on the palate and a subtle note of bitter almond on the finish. It comes from the south-eastern slopes above the South Tyrolean Wine Road, between St. Michael and St. Pauls, and is a South Tyrolean classic with a pleasure guarantee. SUPERIORE.DE

This Schiava has a typically fruity bouquet of cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Fruity and mineral on the palate with a firm, lean structure. A fresh and very fairly priced companion for every day. SUPERIORE.DE

Aromatic cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royale. Delicate, floral bouquet with fine nutmeg notes. Fresh and lively on the palate, convincing with fine precision, fullness and backbone. SUPERIORE.DE

Fine Ruländer, straw-yellow colour, aromas of pear and apple on the nose. Full-bodied and pleasantly dry flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a super-floral pinot grigio with notes of linden tree, orange blossoms, lemon leaves and pears. Light-bodied with a refined palate, crisp acidity and a savory finish." James Suckling

Straw yellow with green reflections and a broad and colourful palette of fruit aromas reminiscent of banana and melon. The juicy flavour is fresh, lively, with a pleasant fullness and an inviting and pronounced persistence. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pretty nose of green fruit and Mirabelle plum, while the crisp palate is laced with juicy, ripe fruit." Decanter

Yellow gold, apple fruit and berry flavours, yellow fruit on the palate with a good acid structure. This Chardonnay is a successful interpretation of this noble grape variety. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fairly neutral, slightly bitter and varietal chardonnay with a light to medium body and long, crisp, chewy acidity that is tight-knit and tense." James Suckling

Bright straw yellow in colour with a distinct, delicately fruity aroma of pear, this wine is dry, soft and slightly nutty in flavour. A wonderfully integrated acidity and citrus vein give it freshness, balance and structure. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sliced pears, apples and blanched almonds on the nose, followed by a fresh, mineral and medium-bodied palate. Very clean and pretty." James Suckling

"Elegant and restrained aromas of delicate flowers; lemon peel, lime, acacia and grassy, flinty notes on the palate." Decanter

It is only since the early 1980s that Chardonnay has been vinified as a single-varietal wine in South Tyrol. The pioneer was the St. Michael-Eppan winery, which experienced a tremendous upswing at that time. Their Chardonnay presents itself with wonderful aromas of melon and banana, an invitingly juicy taste and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

Light yellow with greenish reflections, delicately scented with white melon. Varietal taste, dry, fruity, with a balanced body and nice breed. SUPERIORE.DE

This lovely Goldmuskateller can be recognised by its typical aromatic nutmeg scent, which is combined here with a light honeydew melon note. The fine residual sweetness gives the wine a pleasant softness and personality. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for this Chardonnay come from vineyards in the municipalities of Auer, Neumarkt and Tramin. Delicately fruity aroma and lively flavour with aromas of pineapple, pear, citrus fruit, some caramel and butter. SUPERIORE.DE