Vintage | 2023
The year 2023 brought a number of challenges for wine production in Italy. Despite a decrease of more than 10 percent in the quantity harvested, the average quality proved to be remarkable, as the grapes harvested were of high quality. Let's take a closer look at the developments of the 2023 vintage in different regions of Italy:
The lower quantity harvested may be a cause for concern, but winegrowers can look forward to a welcome realization. The grapes harvested are characterized by their high quality, which is due to optimal growing conditions and careful care.
Despite general inflation and rising ancillary costs, wine producers in Italy appear to be slowly recovering from the financial burden. The wine industry, always sensitive to economic fluctuations, is adapting and the first signs indicate that cost increases are beginning to stabilize.
The home of Lugana wine, the picturesque Lake Garda, was confronted with severe volume losses in 2023. Hail damage affected the harvest and winegrowers had to deal with the effects of this natural event.
Abruzzo and southern Italy in particular, especially Puglia, are also facing challenges. Various vine diseases, in particular downy mildew, caused by the weather in 2023, are leading to significant volume losses. Winegrowers are faced with the task of protecting their vineyards from further damage while still producing high-quality wines.
Despite some adversity, the 2023 vintage in Italy produced remarkable quality wines. The adaptability of winegrowers and their ability to rise to the challenges contribute to Italian viticulture holding its own even in difficult years like this one. - Gerardo [TS01/24]
"The Italian wine industry is expecting less than 44 million hectolitres of wine from Italy for the 2023 vintage, which would be 12% less than in the previous year. The country's southern wine regions are experiencing particularly sharp declines. However, in times of crisis distillation in many EU countries, this is not necessarily a bad sign." - Vinum
"Despite losses in quantity, the quality of the 2023 vintage promises some outstanding wines, especially from cooler sites." - Falstaff
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Tradition · St. Magdalener DOC 2023Kellerei Terlan, South Tyrol
The strong ruby red color of St. Magdalener immediately catches the eye and promises an intense taste experience. Its aroma is characterized by a clear, superficial fruit, reminiscent of black elderberries and cherries. A subtle hint of bitter almond and a nuance of violets round off the bouquet and give the wine additional...
€ 13,95 € 12,99 = 17,32 €/L
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Eisacktaler Riesling DOC 2023Kloster Neustift, South Tyrol
This Eisack Valley Riesling presents itself in a bright straw yellow with a subtle greenish shimmer and fascinates with its multi-layered bouquet. Elegant notes of elderberry and fresh herbs unfold on the nose, accompanied by a subtle spiciness reminiscent of stinging nettle and green peppers. Fine citrus nuances and a hint of white peach lend it additional freshness and...
€ 14,95 € 12,99 = 17,32 €/L
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Hochkofler · Riesling DOC 2023Kellerei Bozen, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Riesling Hochkofler presents itself in the glass with a delicate, greenish to light yellow color, which underlines its freshness and elegance. A seductive bouquet of fruity aromas of peach and apricot unfolds on the nose, accompanied by floral and slightly ethereal notes that round off the fragrance...
€ 14,50 € 13,50 = 18,00 €/L
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Platt & Riegl · Weißburgunder DOC 2024Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
The Pinot Bianco Platt & Riegl comes from selected, high-altitude vineyards in the Überetsch region and is vinified from the best grapes of this grape variety. The altitude of over 450 meters gives it a special freshness and finesse, which is combined with a fine, aromatic profile and delicate minerality. Its character is clear, precise and lively - a reflection of its Alpine...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Galea · Vernatsch DOC 2023Kellerei Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Vernatsch Galea impresses with its charming bouquet, which brings seductive aromas of ripe cherries, delicate almonds and floral notes of violets to the fore. On the palate, this typical Vernatsch is finely structured and elegant, with a subtle power accompanied by a lively...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Blauburgunder DOC 2023Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Pinot Nero from the Schreckbichl winery is a pure Pinot Noir from old vineyards around Eppan-Girlan. Vinification takes place with around 20 days of maceration in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation, which gives the wine its smooth structure. The wine then matures for several months in large oak barrels, allowing its elegant profile to fully...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Vinschgau · Vernatsch DOC 2023Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The Vinschgau Vernatsch comes from the high-altitude vineyards around Castelbello/Kastelbell in the central Vinschgau Valley, where the vines thrive at an altitude of up to 650 meters. This special location gives the wine a distinctive freshness and finesse. It is a bright ruby red in the glass. The bouquet is fine and fragrant, characterized by delicate notes of violets and a hint of almonds - typical aromas of this traditional grape...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Rosso di Montalcino DOCG 2024Caparzo, Tuscany
Caparzo's Rosso di Montalcino comes from carefully tended vineyards located in both the north and south of Montalcino. This geographical diversity gives the wine a special balance, as the different microclimates create ideal conditions for consistently high quality. This combination creates an authentic expression of the region that reliably impresses year after...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Blauburgunder DOC 2023Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
This Pinot Noir from Kaltern has a bright, intense cherry red color and seduces the nose with its expressive aromas. Notes of ripe cherries, juicy raspberries and a hint of fruit tea merge into an inviting, fruity bouquet that charmingly reflects its origins in the South Tyrolean...
€ 14,50 = 19,33 €/L
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Gewürztraminer DOC 2025Kellerei Tramin, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Gewürztraminer is the flagship wine of the historic village of Tramin and one of the most expressive grape varieties in the region. In the glass, it shines with a deep straw to golden yellow color, visually hinting at the aromatic intensity to follow. The bouquet is captivating and complex, offering layers of rose petals, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg, interwoven with exotic fruits such as lychee, mango, and passion fruit. This aromatic explosion makes the Gewürztraminer...
€ 14,50 = 19,33 €/L
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Aimé · Gewürztraminer DOC 2023Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
Gewürztraminer Aimé is a tribute to the famous wine village of Tramin - the cradle of this aromatic grape variety. With its intense aroma of lychee, mango, rose petals and oriental spices, it develops a multi-layered, sensual bouquet that impresses from the very first contact. The reddish-yellow grapes not only give it its typical color, but also a striking aromatic...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Funtanaliras Oro · Vermentino di Gallura DOCG 2025Cantina del Vermentino, Sardegna
Funtanaliras is an elegant Vermentino di Gallura with a bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Its fresh bouquet seduces with aromas of citrus fruits, tropical fruits such as pineapple and a subtle mineral note. On the palate, it is lively and well-structured, with clear fruit, balanced acidity and a fine, long finish that underlines its...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Groppello Riviera del Garda Classico DOC 2023 (Bio)Cantrina, Lombardy
Groppello, the most characteristic red grape variety of Lake Garda in the Brescia region, lends wines a restrained elegance. Its ruby red color with cherry red nuances reveals its delicate, never intrusive nature. The bouquet captivates with sweet and gentle aromas of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, accompanied by fine spicy notes, especially cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is lively, pleasantly fruity, light and crisp. The aromas of small red fruits linger for a long time in a fresh, elegant...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Arenis · Gewürztraminer DOC 2023Kellerei Kurtatsch, South Tyrol
The Gewürztraminer from Kurtatsch benefits from the sun-drenched slopes and the limestone and clay-rich soils, which offer the grape variety ideal conditions to develop its full aromatic potential. Arenis presents itself as an intensely aromatic wine with a powerful body and an opulent structure that is supported by a clear mineral core. Its complex aromas are reminiscent of rose petals, magnolias and exotic lychees, giving the wine a fascinating...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Fallwind · Chardonnay DOC 2025St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The Chardonnay Fallwind has a light, golden yellow color in the glass with subtle greenish reflections that underline its youthful freshness. The nose reveals a fruity bouquet with aromas of green apples, citrus fruits and a hint of exotic pineapple. The subtle minerality gives the wine additional elegance and...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Fallwind · Pinot Grigio DOC 2025St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The Pinot Grigio Fallwind has a light straw yellow color with greenish reflections - a modern appearance that reflects its fresh style. The nose is dominated by aromas of ripe pear, apple and fine floral notes such as acacia blossom and white flowers, which make the wine pleasantly aromatic and...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Fallwind · Sauvignon DOC 2025St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The Sauvignon Fallwind comes from the cool, well-ventilated vineyards around Eppan Berg and is pale straw yellow in the glass with greenish reflections. The bouquet is intense and characteristic, with aromas of elderflower, green bell pepper, gooseberry and a fine herbal note of mint and lemon...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Chardonnay Friuli Colli Orientali DOP 2025La Tunella, Friuli
This single-varietal Chardonnay delights with a fragrant bouquet that blends ripe tropical fruits, juicy pineapple, and delicate white blossoms in perfect harmony. The nuanced aromas unfold gently, lending the wine an inviting and subtly exotic...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Pinot-Grigio Friuli Colli Orientali DOP 2025La Tunella, Friuli
This refined Pinot Grigio impresses with a fragrant bouquet reminiscent of freshly baked bread, delicate acacia blossoms, and ripe tropical fruits. The aromas are inviting and intricately layered, lending the wine an elegant depth right from the first...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Rjgialla · Ribolla Gialla Friuli Colli Orientali DOP 2025La Tunella, Friuli
The elegant Rjgialla captivates with an intense, finely nuanced bouquet that blends floral and fruity notes in perfect harmony. Aromas of acacia blossoms, yellow peach, plum, and crabapple unfold with lasting fragrance, offering a first impression of refinement and...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Sauvignon Friuli Colli Orientali DOP 2025La Tunella, Friuli
This single-varietal Sauvignon from Friuli impresses with an intense and expressive bouquet full of finesse. Herbal notes of sage and tomato leaf blend harmoniously with fruity hints of melon and yellow bell pepper, creating a complex yet elegant aromatic...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Graf · Goldmuskateller DOC 2024Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Goldmuskateller Graf von Meran comes from selected hillside vineyards in Marling, Lana, Schenna and Algund, which are known for their ideal microclimate. It is a clear, pale straw yellow in the glass and exudes a fragrant bouquet reminiscent of sun-ripened citrus fruits such as orange and lemon. The typical muscatel notes are elegant and not overpowering, giving the wine freshness and lightness on the...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Rosanoire · Vino Rosato VdT 2023 (Bio)Cantrina, Lombardy
The pink Pinot Noir is only produced in certain vintages and in small quantities. The wine impresses with its bright pink color, which is intense and brilliant. The fresh and intense nose is reminiscent of berries, flowers and sour, slightly bitter sour cherries, giving the wine a great, seductive freshness. On the palate, it is dry, fine and powerful with a pronounced acid structure. The tannins are noticeable, yet fine and very pleasant, with a fresh, fruity finish. A versatile rosé wine that...
€ 15,95 € 14,99 = 19,99 €/L
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Kleinstein · Chardonnay DOC 2023Kellerei Bozen, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Chardonnay Kleinstein comes from the sun-drenched slopes of the Kleinsteiner Hof in Signat near Bolzano and is a fresh greenish yellow in the glass, which already hints at its vibrancy. On the nose, it delights with a seductive aroma of exotic fruits such as banana and pineapple, gently surrounded by a fine note of fresh vanilla...
€ 15,50 € 14,99 = 19,99 €/L
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Laven · Südtirol Bianco DOC 2023 (Bio)Kellerei Bozen, South Tyrol
Südtirol Bianco Laven has a light straw yellow color with subtle greenish reflections. The bouquet unfolds fruity aromas of ripe fruit such as apple, pear and peach, accompanied by subtle hints of tropical fruit that provide freshness and fullness. On the palate, the wine is powerful and elegant, characterized by a lively, refreshing acidity that gives it a clear...
€ 15,50 € 14,99 = 19,99 €/L
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Saleit · Chardonnay DOC 2024Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Chardonnay Saleit has a clear, straw-yellow glow in the glass that signals its freshness and ripeness. An intense, exotic interplay of aromas unfolds on the nose: ripe pineapple, banana and fine citrus notes combine with subtle roasted aromas, vanilla and a hint of buttery cookies - a complex aroma that makes the elegant wood barrel ageing subtly...
€ 15,50 = 20,67 €/L
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Vial · Weißburgunder DOC 2024Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
The Vial Pinot Bianco presents itself in the glass with a brilliant, light yellow color and unfolds an enticing bouquet on the nose, which is accompanied by aromas of ripe pears and the sweet scent of Gold Delicious apples. A fine hint of flint rounds off the aroma and gives this Pinot Blanc a special minerality. This harmonious blend of fruitiness and elegance makes you want more from the very first...
€ 15,50 = 20,67 €/L
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La Fuga · Chardonnay C.E. DOC 2023Donnafugata, Sicily
La Fuga, an elegant Chardonnay from Sicily, seduces in the glass with an intense bouquet dominated by tropical fruits such as pineapple and banana. These aromas reflect the warm, southern sun and immediately convey a feeling of summer.
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Perl · Lagrein DOC 2023Kellerei Bozen, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Lagrein Perl has an intense, dark garnet red color in the glass, reflecting its depth and complexity. Its bouquet is a fascinating interplay of aromas of dark berries and fine cocoa, complemented by subtle, earthy notes that lend the wine a special...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Langhe Nebbiolo DOC 2023 (Bio)Giacomo Brezza & Figli, Piedmont
This pure Langhe Nebbiolo presents itself in the glass with a light ruby red color and clear transparency - an indication of its elegance and finesse. Delicate aromas of raspberries and ripe wild berries unfold on the nose, accompanied by floral nuances such as violets and a hint of rose petals. This fine composition of aromas gives the wine a charming, almost playful...
€ 17,95 = 23,93 €/L
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