Tasting Notes: The Pinot Nero, which for Franz Haas is “the white among the reds”, depending on the vintage appears with a changing color scheme, which can vary from light ruby red to intense ruby red. The bouquet... Read More
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
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 : The vineyards occupy a site atop a gentle hill. The natural features, including elevation, exposure, the soil, microclimate and good ventilation, create a mix that is ideal for the Pinot Noir variety, which is... 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: The Lagrein grape variety dates back to the 17th century in this region, thus it is recognized as one of the oldest in the Sud Tyrol area. Lagrein is noted for the deep red color it gives the wine and its unique... 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
