Cantina Nals Margreid

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

Pinot Bianco Berg offers soft, savoury aromas of white stone fruit, alpine herbs and Spanish broom. The palate is creamy and polished, with juicy pear, ripe yellow apple and hazelnut, before finishing with a fresh citrus note. SUPERIORE.DE

"Delicate golden light yellow; fresh, intense, flowers; juicy, quite powerful and intense, also discreetly broad, fruit, length." Merum

"A delicate pinot blanc with aromas of yellow apples, pears and a touch of ferns. Despite its fairly neutral profile, there is an intense white peach flavor. It shows zesty acidity, a silky texture, a medium body and a polished, almost salty finish." James Suckling

Floral and slightly spicy, stimulating bouquet of green apple, peach and melon. Aromatic freshness, fullness and harmony on the palate. Fine, clean and very harmonious quality. SUPERIORE.DE

"This shows bright aromas of licorice root, pear juice and salt-and-pepper minerality. Soft attack with tingling freshness, weight and silkiness, balanced by a medium body and a savory aftertaste." James Suckling

Typical Chardonnay with complex aromas of exotic fruits, pie crust and apple compote. Harmonious and fresh elegance on the palate, powerful and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"A restrained white with green apple, apple juice, white flower and citrus notes. The attack is smooth, with a medium body, zesty acidity, a tingling texture and a savory finish." James Suckling

Aromatic, varietal flavour with a pronounced muscat note and hints of exotic fruit. Harmonious and medium-bodied on the palate. Fresh and intense finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A complex and layered moscato here with bright, vibrant and intense aromas of peaches, rosewater and restrained lychees. Soft on the palate, light- to medium-bodied, with refreshing fruit and a smooth finish." James Suckling

The almost flat vineyards of Gries near Bolzano are characterised by sandy alluvial soils permeated by quartz porphyry. The Lagrein grapes, which predominate in this fresh cuvée, reach full ripeness here thanks to the heat-retaining properties of the Bolzano valley basin and thus gain their typical velvety softness. These deep red grapes are pressed with very short skin contact and surprise with fruity, fresh flavours of cherries combined with a hint of almonds. With its beautifully integrated acidity, this rosé goes particularly well with strong starters from South Tyrolean cuisine, fish dishes and summer-inspired dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

"A superfloral rosé with intoxicating aromas of violets and a bit of peach tea. pepon the palate, this light-bodied, easy-to-drink wine has zesty acidity and a tight, lean finish." James Suckling

The vineyards are located in the village of Nalles at 330 to 400 metres above sea level, and if you look beyond the church tower, practically the entire mountain face is planted with Sauvignon Blanc. Solid and typical South Tyrolean Sauvignon Bianco with lively flavours of elderberry and gooseberry. Fine and medium-bodied on the palate with good acidity and a harmonious finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"An intense and spicy white with a complex profile of restrained asparagus, candied lemons and a touch of pineapple. Firm acidity on the palate, zesty and tight yet balanced, with a medium body and a silky finish." James Suckling

Impeccable and dynamic Gewürztraminer: strong golden yellow colour, delicately smoky, fine orange notes, rose oil, perfect varietal characteristics. Powerful, mineral and persistent on the palate, rose petals on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A complex wine that’s not obviously a gewurztraminer. It has a multilayered fruit profile of apricots and peaches, enhanced by citrus notes and a touch of white flowers. Mellow and weighted, with a medium to full body and a refreshing finish that’s polished and aromatic." James Suckling

In the deep limestone gravel soils around Margreid in the south of South Tyrol, very old vines take root in a very warm environment. The many hours of sunshine combined with the afternoon onset of the Lake Garda Ora wind create the best conditions for growing Cabernet grapes in particular, which ripen late. Delightful aroma of wild berries with a fine smoky note. Medium-bodied, well-structured and very elegant on the palate. SUPERIORE.DE

Dark garnet red. Full bouquet of ripe cherries, violets and delicate chocolate notes. Round and powerful on the palate, with pleasant freshness and a respectable finish. You can feel the warmth of the Bolzano valley basin around the municipality of Gries, which predestines it as the perfect companion to game dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes for the Galea Vernatsch come from old vines that grow on gravel and porphyry soils. Bright ruby colour, vinous aromas and an appetisingly fresh scent of red cherries. Juicy and fruity on the palate, with velvety tannins, harmonious with fine minerality and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

"A peppery nose of red currant and pomegranate fruit with a touch of juniper. Juicy palate with a medium body, zesty acidity and vibrant velvety tannins. A good, spicy finish." James Suckling

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

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

Magred (formerly Magré) is an extravagant white, reminiscent of a Grand Cru from Burgundy. Brilliant straw yellow in colour. The exotic bouquet of pineapple, lime and coconut is fascinating, with a hint of toasted oak, caramel and a salty note. Medium-bodied, with a certain creaminess, long and very multi-faceted. SUPERIORE.DE

The vineyards are located around Margreid on a gentle slope between 220 and 350 m above sea level with a south-southeast orientation. The white, deep limestone gravel soil has a high humus content. Radiant dark ruby red. Complex aroma of cherries, blackberries and liquorice. The taste is firm, yet very warm and round, the silky tannins excellently proportioned. Finishes with a fine melt, very long and full. SUPERIORE.DE

On the nose, aromas of ripe yellow stone fruit, beeswax, kiwi, peach and quince. The medium-bodied, racy palate offers finesse and invigorating, supporting acidity, apricot, juicy grapefruit, alpine herbs and a hint of pineapple. With a lovely mineral note, Pitzon glides into a finish full of character. SUPERIORE.DE

The vineyards are located around Margreid on a gentle slope between 220 and 350 m above sea level with a south-southeast orientation. The white, deep limestone gravel soil has a high humus content. Intense ruby red. In the warm bouquet blackberries, blueberries, cherry and balsamic notes. The palate is deep, dense, with spicy tannins and well-defined primary fruit. The long final is full of character, soft and with a nice freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

Sparkling, rich straw yellow colour. Opens with fine spicy notes of aniseed and cloves, with plenty of mango and apricot. On the palate, it is racy and juicy, full-bodied, followed by delicate notes of papaya and lychee, with fine spices rounding off the flavour experience on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, pronounced golden yellow colour. Intense and engaging nose of lychee and passion fruit, followed by a hint of white pepper on the finish. Opulent on the palate with a dense fruit centre, spicy and long final." Falstaff

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