South Tyrol-Trentino | Wine region
Alpine mountain scenery and palm trees, a sense of tradition and Mediterranean lightness, Alpine baroque and avant-garde architecture, folklore and modernity - South Tyrol: the land of contrasts. The comparatively small wine-growing region of South Tyrol with its Mediterranean diversity has exactly the character to produce unique wines.
In South Tyrol, around twenty different grape varieties thrive on just 5,300 hectares of vineyards with the good fortune of more than 300 days of sunshine a year. More than 55 percent of South Tyrol's vineyards are planted with white grape varieties, which are made into the best wines. Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay top the list of the most popular white wines, and the trend is rising. But Sauvignon, Müller Thurgau, Sylvaner, Kerner, Riesling and Veltliner are also popular in South Tyrol and outside the country. When it comes to red wines, South Tyrol has had the two autochthonous grape varieties Vernatsch and Lagrein for well over a hundred years, but also all the other important classic grape varieties: Pinot Nero, Merlot and Cabernet. They occupy almost 45 percent of the total winegrowing area in South Tyrol. - Gerardo [TS07/22]
"In 52 of the 116 municipalities of the province, viticulture is practiced commercially. The centers are the slopes around the provincial capital of Bolzano, the area known as Überetsch from Eppan to Kalterersee with an almost closed vineyard area, and finally the slopes around Tramin, Kurtatsch, Margreid and Salurn in the South Tyrolean lowlands. South Tyrol's vineyard is a mosaic of 5000 individual farms. The number of pure winegrowing operations, however, is only just under three percent." - Falstaff
"If there is one characteristic that applies to all South Tyrolean wines, it lies in the clean primary fruitiness of the wines. Their fruit is animating, their acidity refreshing. A chronicler of the 1960s described them as 'cheerful' because they can be enjoyed in an uncomplicated and carefree way." - Dr. Jens Priewe
Region: South Tyrol (Whites) Region: South Tyrol (Reds) Region: South Tyrol (Rosé) Grape Variety: Lagrein Grape Variety: Schiava
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Mervin · Sauvignon Riserva DOC 2022Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon Mervin Riserva is a bright straw yellow with delicate greenish reflections - a visual promise of its freshness and elegance. The nose reveals pronounced, multi-layered aromas of elderflower, freshly cut tomato leaves, ripe gooseberries and a hint of exotic fruit. This multi-faceted aroma is typical of the grape variety and is further emphasized by the maturity and depth of the Riserva ageing...
€ 27,50 = 36,67 €/L
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Sanct Valentin · Gewürztraminer DOC 2022St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Gewürztraminer St. Valentin is one of the most important white wines from the St. Michael-Eppan winery and has been an integral part of the prestigious Sanct Valentin line since 1986. The grapes come from the best, selected vineyards and produce an intense, multi-layered bouquet - characteristic of the grape variety and yet particularly finely nuanced. Fragrances of lychee, rose petals, cloves and tropical fruits give it an impressive...
€ 27,95 = 37,27 €/L
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Sanct Valentin · Gewürztraminer DOC 2024St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Gewürztraminer St. Valentin is one of the most important white wines from the St. Michael-Eppan winery and has been an integral part of the prestigious Sanct Valentin line since 1986. The grapes come from the best, selected vineyards and produce an intense, multi-layered bouquet - characteristic of the grape variety and yet particularly finely nuanced. Fragrances of lychee, rose petals, cloves and tropical fruits give it an impressive...
€ 27,95 = 37,27 €/L
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Sanct Valentin · Pinot-Grigio DOC 2023St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Pinot Grigio St. Valentin already impresses in the glass with its strong straw yellow color and a multi-layered, elegant aroma profile. Ripe pears, apples and a hint of exotic fruit merge with fine vanilla and toasted notes, which are the result of ageing in small wooden barrels. The careful selection of grapes from Eppan Berg gives this wine its impressive aromatic intensity and...
€ 27,95 = 37,27 €/L
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Sanct Valentin · Sauvignon DOC 2024St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The Sauvignon St. Valentin is a prime example of the great potential of this grape variety in South Tyrol. The grapes come from cool, high-altitude vineyards with calcareous soils, which give the wine its firm structure and distinctive aroma. Since its introduction in 1989, it has been the flagship of the St. Michael-Eppan winery and represents the signature of cellar master Hans Terzer like no...
€ 27,95 = 37,27 €/L
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Exilissi · Gewürztraminer Riserva DOC 2016Baron di Pauli, South Tyrol
The Gewürztraminer Riserva Exilissi is produced in a strictly limited edition of just 2,800 bottles per year, making it a real gem among rare wines. Its intense, golden yellow color, which looks like liquid light and impressively underlines its special aura, is already fascinating in the...
€ 31,95 € 27,99 = 37,32 €/L
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Flora · Cabernet-Merlot Riserva Cuvée DOC 2021Kellerei Girlan, South Tyrol
The Flora Cabernet-Merlot Riserva Cuvée impresses in the glass with its deep ruby red color and exudes a multi-layered bouquet of fruity wild berry aromas, complemented by fine herbal notes of rosemary and thyme. This harmonious combination gives the wine a special complexity and...
€ 28,95 = 38,60 €/L
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Abtei · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2021Muri Gries, South Tyrol
The Pinot Nero Riserva Abtei is an exquisite Pinot Nero that is characterized by its delicate elegance and impressive structure. It presents itself in the glass with a brilliant ruby red color that reflects the depth and complexity of this wine. Its bouquet is multi-layered and reveals aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, accompanied by subtle floral and earthy notes that lend it a special...
€ 28,95 = 38,60 €/L
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Zeno · Blauburgunder Riserva DOC 2020Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The Pinot Nero Riserva Zeno is a bright ruby red in the glass, reflecting its vitality and maturity. A multi-layered aroma of fresh forest fruits such as raspberries, wild cherries and a hint of red currants unfolds on the nose. Subtle hints of spices, dried herbs and a touch of wood already indicate its maturation in the cellar and lend additional depth to the...
€ 28,95 = 38,60 €/L
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Thalmann · Pinot-Nero Riserva DOC 2019Kellerei Bozen, South Tyrol
The Pinot Nero Riserva Thalmann is a single-varietal Pinot Noir that presents itself impressively in the glass with an intense ruby red color. On the nose, it reveals a multi-faceted bouquet of deep red cherries, wild berries and plums, complemented by spicy hints of cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and a hint of tobacco, which lend the wine depth and...
€ 29,95 = 39,93 €/L
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Le Petit Prince · Petit Manseng IGT 2019Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
Le Petit Prince - a high nobleman among outsiders, charming and somehow a little quirky. Originally at home in the southwest of France, the Petit Manseng has found asylum in Kaltern and immediately settled in brilliantly. Its name originates from Latin - “mansus” for noble house - and sounds almost ironic, as this little prince is anything but stiff: a grape variety with character, stubbornness and great potential, especially if it is allowed to mature on the vine for a long time. The result is...
€ 29,95 = 39,93 €/L
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Pét Mat Bianco · Vino Spumante Ancestrale (2021)Kellerei Kaltern, South Tyrol
The “Pét Mat Bianco” is not a sparkling wine for label drinkers or cork poppers at weddings - but an unfiltered greeting from the underground. Fermented and bottled according to the ancient Méthode Ancestrale, this Pétillant Naturel (or affectionately “Pét Nat”) is a sparkling rebellion against conventional dosages, sterile filtration and anything that uses the term “brut” to indicate party suitability. Cloudy, cheeky and impetuous, it dances out of line -...
€ 29,95 = 39,93 €/L
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Nussbaumer · Gewürztraminer DOC 2022Kellerei Tramin, South Tyrol
Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer is one of the few wines that can easily compete with the best growths from Alsace - a true flagship for the top quality that is possible in the sun-drenched vineyards of South Tyrol.In the glass, it glows an intense golden yellow and visually announces its aromatic density.A beguiling spectrum of aromas unfolds on the nose: lush rose petals, ylang-ylang, mango, honeydew melon and other exotic yellow fruits combine with delicately spicy nuances of dried herbs, ginger,...
€ 29,95 = 39,93 €/L
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Stoan · Südtirol Weiß DOC 2023Kellerei Tramin, South Tyrol
Südtirol Weiß Stoan is one of the signature creations of the Tramin winery - a refined blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Blanc, and Gewürztraminer. In the glass, it shines with a bright golden hue, offering a complex bouquet of peach, apricot, ripe pear, and elderflower. These aromas are finely interwoven, delivering a multilayered aromatic profile enriched by subtle floral and spicy...
€ 29,95 = 39,93 €/L
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Roen · Gewürztraminer Dolce DOC 2022Kellerei Tramin, South Tyrol
Gewürztraminer Dolce Roen is an outstanding dessert wine that impressively embodies the special expressiveness and complexity of this noble grape variety.In the glass, it has a bright golden hue that visually hints at its rich aromas.The nose is pampered by intense aromas of ripe tropical fruit, candied citrus zest, honey, rose petals and oriental spices. On the palate, its concentrated sweetness and fine, balanced acidity combine to create a harmonious and long-lasting taste experience that is...
€ 29,95 = 79,87 €/L
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Region: South Tyrol (Whites) Region: South Tyrol (Reds) Region: South Tyrol (Rosé) Grape Variety: Lagrein Grape Variety: Schiava
South Tyrol-Trentino | Wine region | Buy at Gerardo
The predominantly mountainous, or rather mountainous, area of the two provinces of Bolzano and Trento - more commonly called South Tyrol and Trentino - extends from the main watershed of the Alps southward to the northern tip of Lake Garda. Flat land is found here only along the floodplains of the Adige River and the terraces that accompany its course and along its tributaries. Agriculture in this wine region is carried out in intensive crops on small areas, it is mainly fruit growing and viticulture.
Viticulture has a long tradition here, the same applies to export across the Alps and to the neighboring countries of Austria and Switzerland. The climatic conditions here are very favorable for viticulture, the average annual temperature is over 18 degrees Celsius, and precipitation is evenly distributed. The cultivation of the Burgundy varieties Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero and Chardonnay is widespread here, and the region is among the leaders in the production of sparkling wines according to the classic method of bottle fermentation. South Tyrol, for example, is home to the highest sparkling wine cellar in Europe, at an altitude of over 1,000 meters above sea level. In recent years, Trentino has increasingly turned to the autochthonous grape varieties Teroldego and Nosiola, which are experiencing a new flowering with new vinification methods.
...sausages of all kinds, lots of juicy roast meat, potatoes, slowly roasted in the oven, fish from clear alpine lakes and streams, and in addition apple strudel, the likes of which you can't find better in Vienna - we are in South Tyrol, and to whom this typical construction means nothing, the menu will certainly tell you. After all, many of the tunks so beloved in the north fortunately remained behind the Brenner, a piece of Mediterranean flavor can already be felt in the gastronomic, and wonderful gnocchi as well as filled ravioli build the bridge to the south.
The valleys of South Tyrol and Trentino are therefore a kind of gastronomic acclimatization station, they help to make the culinary transition, that acclimatization to the 'other' with which Italy wants to surprise our palates. Magdalener, Lagrein Kretzer, Teroldego, Terlaner, Kalterer are the most famous wines here. There is much that could be said about these wines, but here is just one thing: the Tyrolean is not only a table wine, not only a snack wine, because in addition to the 'open' there are delicious varieties that await their full maturity when bottled. And here, between these bottles, the wine lover is presented with surprising and delightful discoveries. - Gerardo [TS07/22]