Alois Lageder

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

Brilliant ruby red with purple reflections. Delicate fragrance on the nose with hints of pepper and violets. Velvety, balanced, juicy and dry on the palate. The perfect summer and barbecue companion when slightly chilled. SUPERIORE.DE

This fresh and unfiltered Müller Thurgau has a light straw yellow colour with a greenish tinge. The aroma is delicately aromatic, with hints of apple and apricot, floral notes and fine nutmeg spice. The slender body is not lacking in a certain substance and leads to a lively, fresh, dry finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliant straw yellow colour. An almost dramatic concert of flint, dried flowers, tropical fruits and a subtle hint of lime on the nose. Taut on the palate, with good texture and structure, delicately spicy, lively and with a wonderfully pronounced salty tension. Very balanced as it progresses, with well nuanced fruit and acidity and a very refreshing clarity. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright, pale yellow Pinot Blanc with an elegant, floral-mineral bouquet and notes of ripe apples and peach. Clean, vinous and refreshing flavour, balanced body and remarkable, medium-long aftertaste. Very distinctive and with a typical alpine flavour. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright, straw-yellow colour with a greenish tinge. Expressive, quite lush, floral aroma with notes of ripe fruit (peach, melon) and fine spices. Full, expansive, elegant flavour, with a lemon zest finish, plenty of freshness, some white smoke and very lively acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong rosé colour and intensely fruity aroma. Full, firm body, round and palatable flavour, with invigorating acidity and a delicate bitter note on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Dark, clear cherry red. Discreet nose of red berries with a spicy component. Medium-bodied on the palate with a nice structure, spicy-juicy taste with good length. SUPERIORE.DE

Al Passo del Leone bianco comes from gravelly, calcareous soils from sites up to 900m altitude. Clear, light yellow colour with green shimmer. The bouquet is aromatic and spicy with traces of elderberry. Juicy and lively on the palate, with a fine acid wire and beautiful minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

Medium deep, intense cherry red colour, rich, fruity plum aroma, spicy notes of leather and cocoa, but also floral nuances of violets. Full, mild taste with earthy finish and fine tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

Cherry red with a ruby red colour. Cherries and other red berries and a fine spiciness on the nose. Medium-bodied, with a lively freshness and good acidity. Its depth predestines it as an accompaniment to fine lamb dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

A spectacular steep slope rises above the north-western shore of Lake Kaltern, one of the best vineyards in the area. Classic and Demeter-certified Vernatsch from South Tyrol: Pronounced, very fruity aroma of red berries and cherries. Round, balanced flavour, medium body, fresh finish with fine tannins and a pleasant bitter almond note. SUPERIORE.DE

"From the Lageder family’s 8ha Römigberg estate above Lake Caldaro, where pergola-trained Schiava grapes are farmed biodynamically. The fruit is fermented partly in large wooden barrels, partly in stainless steel, and with some extended skin contact. A pale bright garnet colour, the nose is rosy and smoky with notes of pomegranate and cranberry over intense, spicy notes of cinnamon and clove. It has a juicy, ripe and supple palate yet with underlying firmness and good balance with lovely acidity, finishing with notes of plum and woodsmoke. Delicious." Decanter

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

Alois Lageder's dry Moscato entices with wonderful honey aromas, underpinned with a hint of grapefruit. Full-bodied on the palate of fresh fruit, in the finish memories of spicy dried lemon peel with a beautiful acid play.. SUPERIORE.DE

South of Margreid lies the "15er" vineyard, which is characterised by deposits from the Fenner stream and the Adige river and has been planted largely with Merlot vines since 1957. Its location enjoys particularly good aeration thanks to the warm wind from Lake Garda, the Ora, which gives the wine a delicate structure and great finesse. Cherry red in colour with a ruby red sheen. Impressive bouquet of concentrated fruit, pepper and vegetal notes. The body is pleasantly medium-bodied, precise and balanced, with a fine bittersweet flavour and convincing freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

The name "Conus" comes from the Latin term for cone and refers to the Margreider Schuttkegel and its gentle slopes. The dolomitic limestone present there is an important prerequisite for the fruity and round character of this impressive red in Riserva quality. Cherry red with ruby reflexes. Intense bouquet of plum, liquorice and cocoa. In the body powerful, precise and balanced, then in the final beautiful tannins, a sympathetic juiciness and nice length. SUPERIORE.DE

Since the 2020 vintage, Haberle has been called Versalto and is certified organic. Diversity as a focus: Versalto is characterised by geological, microclimatic and cultural contrasts. Its grapes come from the Haberlehof farm in Buchholz on the eastern side of the Adige Valley and from the opposite vineyards in Penon above Margreid. Both vineyards are situated at an altitude of around 500 metres and guarantee optimal conditions for the variety.

Bright light yellow colour. Fine, distinctly fruity apple and peach bouquet with a very subtle hint of wood. Clean, elegant flavour, balanced structure and harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A restrained and minerally wine. Aromas of slate, stones and candied lemons. The attack is soft and smooth, with refreshing, slightly tingling acidity and a light body. It’s simple yet clean in the finish." James Suckling

"This is a very versatile wine, both in terms of its pleasant drinking style and its affordable price. The 2022 Pinot Bianco Versalto shows crisp flavours of unripe pears and fresh apples from the orchard. The primary fruit is followed by tea biscuits and macadamia nuts. Thanks to its maturation on the lees in stainless steel and oak barrels, Versalto shows a very fresh and direct personality. This wine definitely shows the bright and crisp quality of the Dolomites that you want from a South Tyrolean white wine." Wine Advocate

The Lageder family now only makes one Sauvignon Bianco, and it belongs to the "Compositions" line. It gets its complexity from the wide variety of different clones in the vineyards. The majority of these are situated at an altitude of over 400 metres and are based on limestone soil on the one hand and volcanic weathered rock on the other. The different source rocks and the variety of vines led the Lageders to name the wine. This is because it consists of fragments from the best organic and biodynamic vineyards, which are married to form a whole. Its salinity and crisp freshness are highly drinkable and make this fresh and sublime South Tyrolean Sauvignon Blanc a very special experience. SUPERIORE.DE

"A delicate wine with aromas of fresh peas, lemons, slate and minerals. Light-bodied on the palate, with zesty acidity and a silky texture, yet tight in the finish." James Suckling