Tasting Notes: The vines are between 60 and 90 years old. Old vines produce inherently lower and therefore higher quality yields. Traditionally, SONNTALER is an assemblage of different Schiava varieties. Ideal terroir and ageing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Kurtatsch Sauvignon Blanc vines grow on steep limestone and chalk slopes. The terroir shines in this wine with brilliant minerality on the palate and notes of white raspberries, gooseberries and wet grass. Enjoy... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Gruner Veltliner is a classic example of Gruner, which is the most planted variety in nearby Austria. In Italy, it is only found in the Isarco Valley. Green apple, pear and mineral citrus... Read More
Tasting Notes: The aromatic Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Nero is one of the best that Italy has to offer. Vibrant and soft, with supple light fruit tones of under ripe cherry and blackberry that showcase the mountain-fruit profile... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner has a steely, mineral palate puncuated by notes of stone fruits, pine oil and orchard blossoms. Taut at first on the palate, it slowly expands with a please sapidity and excellent... Read More
Estate History: Located in the sleepy little burg of Novacella, in the Isarco River Valley, Abbazia di Novacella was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustians are not monks in the sense that you... Read More
Tasting Notes: One part of the grapes were pressed immediately after their arrival at the estate, another part were kept on the skins for 15 hours and the third part was in contact with stems and skins for about one year. These... Read More
Tasting Notes: Alto Adige is one of the few wine-growing areas of Italy with optimum conditions for this grape variety, which is why it is today one of the main local red wines. Pinot Noir prefers cool, well ventilated sites... Read More
Tasting Notes: Until the 1970s the native grape variety Schiava was central to wine-making in Alto Adige, which is why it was long considered a red wine region. As the grapes prefer the shade, the Schiava vines are trained with... Read More
Tasting Notes: Perhaps the most earnest of digestivi, Elisir Novasalus is revered in Alto Adige and regions beyond. This Amaro is bold, bitter and exceptionally complex, with layers upon layers of flavor. Famously comforting after... Read More
Tasting Notes: In the glass it is a delicate straw-yellow color with golden tones. Bright aromas of fig, nutmeg and peach on the nose give way to a medium-body with vibrant citrus fruit and undertones of white pepper. Clean and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Pinot Noir “Aton” expresses timeless finesse and elegance. The wine presents itself a strong ruby red in the glass. Subtle notes of black berries, a hint of licorice and finely smoked notes define... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Erste & Neue Pinot Nero is a dry and vivacious Pinot Noir, very classic style, with a finely-wound tannic structure and inviting flavors of cherries and savory herbs.... Read More
