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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Sonntaler · Vernatsch alte Reben DOC 2022Kellerei Kurtatsch, South Tyrol
The Sonntaler Vernatsch comes from the oldest vines of the Kurtatsch winery, whose naturally low yields result in exceptional quality. The bouquet unfolds enticing aromas of heart cherries, wild strawberries and red currants, reminiscent of early summer and lending a fresh, lively...
€ 15,95 € 14,99 = 19,99 €/L
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Fallwind · Riesling DOC 2024St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The Riesling has a clear yellow-green color and immediately impresses with its crystalline brilliance. The nose reveals varietal aromas of white peach, lime and grapefruit, accompanied by a delicate minerality and a hint of flintstone.
€ 15,95 € 14,99 = 19,99 €/L
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Perelise · Gewürztraminer DOC 2022Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The Gewürztraminer Perelise has a bright lemon yellow color in the glass and unfolds a multi-layered, intense bouquet. Delicate aromas of cinnamon and vanilla combine with floral notes of rose petals and fruity hints of ripe apricots and exotic lychee. This aromatic diversity makes it a special experience on the...
€ 15,95 € 14,99 = 19,99 €/L
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Graf · Chardonnay DOC 2023Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Chardonnay Graf von Meran comes from selected vineyards at higher altitudes, where the cool nights and sunny days ensure slow maturation and a multi-layered aroma spectrum. In the glass, it has a light, greenish-yellow hue that emphasizes its freshness and youthfulness. Elegant fruit aromas of pear, white peach and banana unfold on the nose, complemented by fine citrus notes and a hint of...
€ 15,50 = 20,67 €/L
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Hofstatt · Weißburgunder DOC 2023Kellerei Kurtatsch, South Tyrol
The Hofstatt vineyard at 500 to 650 meters above Kurtatsch offers ideal conditions for Pinot Bianco with its steep, limestone and clay-rich soils. The significant temperature differences between warm days and cool nights promote the freshness and aroma of the grapes, while the mineral nature of the soil gives the wine depth and...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Fallwind · Riesling DOC 2025St. Michael-Eppan, South Tyrol
The Riesling has a clear yellow-green color and immediately impresses with its crystalline brilliance. The nose reveals varietal aromas of white peach, lime and grapefruit, accompanied by a delicate minerality and a hint of flintstone.
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Penon · Weißburgunder DOC 2024Kellerei Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Pinot Bianco Penon is a prime example of racy elegance and clear varietal typicity. This white wine impresses with its crisp acidity and fresh fruit aromas, which are just as stimulating on the nose as they are on the palate. Aromas of stone fruit and melon in particular characterize the aroma spectrum and give it a fresh and inviting...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Vangar · Merlot-Cabernet DOC 2023Kellerei Nals-Margreid, South Tyrol
The Merlot-Cabernet cuvée Vangar delights with an unmistakable drinking pleasure at a high level. Intense aromas of ripe forest fruits, cassis and a hint of spice beguile the senses. This cuvée unfolds on the nose with a wealth of complex nuances that immediately catch the...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Perelise · Gewürztraminer DOC 2024Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The Gewürztraminer Perelise has a bright lemon yellow color in the glass and unfolds a multi-layered, intense bouquet. Delicate aromas of cinnamon and vanilla combine with floral notes of rose petals and fruity hints of ripe apricots and exotic lychee. This aromatic diversity makes it a special experience on the...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Puiten · Pinot Grigio DOC 2024Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The Pinot Grigio Puiten has an intense greenish-yellow color in the glass and opens up a clear, fresh aroma on the nose with notes of ripe pears, yellow apple and a hint of citrus. The finely balanced fruitiness is supported by a precise, lively acidity that gives the wine tension and freshness. On the palate, it is dense, straightforward and racy - a wine with character and...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Prail · Sauvignon DOC 2024Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The Sauvignon Prail impresses with its bright, light color, interspersed with greenish-yellow reflections that underline its freshness. The nose reveals intense aromas of elderberry, acacia blossom, gooseberry and a subtle hint of sage - typical of a Sauvignon Blanc with a clear origin and...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Since 83 · Chardonnay DOC 2024Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The Chardonnay Since 83, named after the founding year of the Schreckbichl winery, impresses with its bright straw-yellow color with delicate greenish reflections. The nose reveals an intense, fruity bouquet with aromas of yellow stone fruit, ripe citrus fruits and exotic nuances, complemented by subtle notes of hazelnuts and vanilla. This complexity gives the wine an elegant depth and inviting...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Graf · Chardonnay DOC 2024Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Chardonnay Graf von Meran comes from selected vineyards at higher altitudes, where the cool nights and sunny days ensure slow maturation and a multi-layered aroma spectrum. In the glass, it has a light, greenish-yellow hue that emphasizes its freshness and youthfulness. Elegant fruit aromas of pear, white peach and banana unfold on the nose, complemented by fine citrus notes and a hint of...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Graf · Kerner DOC 2024Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
Kerner from South Tyrol presents itself as a fascinating interplay of elegance and expressiveness. The grape variety, which originated from a cross between Vernatsch and Riesling, unfolds its full potential in the high-altitude vineyards above 500 meters in the Merano area. Consistent yield reduction and the selection of choice locations result in a wine that combines mineral freshness with a clear, lively acidity. The nose reveals delicate fruit aromas reminiscent of juicy apples, citrus fruits,...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Graf · Weißburgunder DOC 2024Kellerei Meran, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Pinot Bianco Graf von Meran impresses in the glass with its clear, bright greenish-yellow color and thus announces its fresh, animating style. Fine aromas of green apples, delicate citrus and a hint of white flowers unfold on the nose, lending the wine lightness and elegance. The grapes come from selected, well-ventilated vineyards around Merano, which further enhances the freshness and finesse of the...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Enosi · Weiß Weinberg Dolomiten IGT 2021Baron di Pauli, South Tyrol
Enosi presents an exceptional cuvée that brings together the contrasting characters of Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc in a fascinating harmony. In the glass, the wine shines in a brilliant golden yellow with greenish reflections and immediately attracts everyone's attention with its brilliant color. The bouquet delights with intense aromas of ripe peach, exotic pineapple and passion fruit - an aroma that perfectly combines fruitiness and...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Blauburgunder DOC 2023Kloster Neustift, South Tyrol
The Pinot Noir from Neustift Abbey is a fine example of the elegance and finesse of this noble grape variety. In the glass, it shines with a brilliant ruby red color and shimmering edges that already hint at its sophistication. Its bouquet unfolds a complex interplay of aromas: ripe sour cherries, cassis, and wild strawberries combine with delicate spicy notes of cinnamon and cloves. Hints of forest soil and a subtle touch of smoke lend the fragrance additional depth and character. With increasing...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Eisacktaler Riesling DOC 2025Kloster 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...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Floreado · Sauvignon DOC 2024Kellerei Andrian, South Tyrol
The Sauvignon Floreado presents itself in the glass in a luminous pale yellow, streaked with fine greenish reflections that visually announce its youthful freshness and vitality. On the nose, it unfolds an exceedingly expressive and multi-layered bouquet, captivating with typical notes of fragrant elderflowers, crisp gooseberries, and a hint of ripe tropical fruits. This play of aromas is complemented by fine herbal nuances, lending it a lively, almost vibrating, and irresistibly seductive aromatic...
€ 15,95 = 21,27 €/L
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Mock · Sauvignon DOC 2023Kellerei Bozen, South Tyrol
The South Tyrolean Sauvignon Mock has a radiant, greenish-yellow hue in the glass, which underlines its freshness and youthful elegance. The grapes come from the Mockhof farm in Leitach near Bolzano and give the wine a multi-layered bouquet with notes of elderberry, fresh tomato leaves and a fine hint of flint, which gives it a distinctive aroma typical of the...
€ 16,95 € 15,99 = 21,32 €/L
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Harrer · Riesling DOC 2023Schreckbichl, South Tyrol
The Riesling Harrer is a white wine full of character from the exclusive single vineyard Harrer near Schreckbichl-Girlan - a place made for demanding Riesling vines. The careful care in the vineyard and the optimal ripeness of the grapes form the basis for this elegant and multi-layered...
€ 16,95 € 15,99 = 21,32 €/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]