30.11.2020

The Most Renowned Italian Wine Guides Have Spoken

Alto Adige Wines among the Crème de la Crème of the World of Wine

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The most renowned Italian wine guides kept things exciting this year up to the last second. Some 20 Alto Adige wines were awarded the “Tre Bicchieri” in Gambero Rosso, 34 entries were among the “Top Wines” from Slow Wine, 35 Alto Adige wines were honored with the “Quattro Viti” from the Italian Association of Sommeliers, 25 wines with the “Super Tre Stelle” from Veronelli, 24 wines grabbed “Le Corone/Le Golden Star” from Vinibuoni, 41 winemakers can be pleased about the “Faccini” – a distinction in Doctor Wine, 35 wines were mentioned with the “Cinque Grappoli” in Bibenda, four Alto Adige sparkling wines received the “Cinque Sfere” in Sparkle, and 52 took prizes in “Wine Hunter” (with three of them winning the Platinum Award and 49 wines taking the Gold Award). Added to that, some of them were honored with special awards.

We have drawn up a list of the winning wines for you below.

GAMBERO ROSSO
TRE BICCHIERI [Three Glasses]

Taber 2018, Lagrein Riserva, Bolzano Winery
Trattmann 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cornaiano Winery
Renaissance 2017, Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, Gump Hof, Markus Prackwieser
1919 2014, Sparkling Wine Extra Brut Riserva, Kettmeir - Santa Margherita
R 2018, Valle Isarco Sylvaner, Köfererhof Estate Winery
Vigna Kressfeld 2016, Merlot Riserva, Kornell Estate Winery
Freienfeld 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Cantina Kurtatsch
Tyrol 2018, Pinot Blanc, Merano Winery
Abtei Muri 2017, Lagrein Riserva, Muri-Gries Monastery Winery
Sirmian 2019, Pinot Blanc, Nals Margreid
Falkenstein 2018, Val Venosta Riesling, Pratzner Franz – Falkenstein
Lafóa 2018, Sauvignon Blanc, Cantina Colterenzio
Sanct Valentin 2018, Chardonnay, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
Praepositus 2018, Valle Isarco Grüner Veltliner, Novacella Monastery Winery
2019, Valle Isarco Sylvaner, Strasserhof, Hannes Baumgartner
Feldmarschall von Fenner 2018, Müller Thurgau, Tiefenbrunner – Turmhof Castle Winery
Vorberg 2017, Terlano Pinot Blanc Riserva, Cantina Terlano
Nussbaumer 2018, Gewürztraminer, Cantina Tramin
2019, Santa Maddalena classico, Ansitz Waldgries
Beyond the Clouds 2018, White Wine, Elena Walch

SPECIAL AWARD:

“Cooperative Winery of the Year” – Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano

SLOW WINE – TOP WINES

Vom Muschelkalk 2018, Pinot Blanc, Abraham Estate Winery
Hoamet 2017, Schiava (Vernatsch), Bergmannhof
Bischofsleiten 2019, Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, Castel Sallegg
Voglar 2018, Sauvignon Blanc, Dipoli Peter
8 2017, Pinot Noir, Dornach Estate Winery Patrick Uccelli
Doná D’or 2013, Chardonnay, Hartmann Doná
Sankt Anna 2017, Schiava (Vernatsch), In Der Eben, Urban Plattner
Flora 2018, Pinot Blanc, Cornaiano Winery
2019, Schiava (Vernatsch), Glassierhof
2018, Sauvignon Blanc, Grawü
Isarcus 2018, Santa Maddalena classico, Griesbauerhof
Praesulis 2019, Sauvignon Blanc, Gump Hof, Markus Prackwieser
Schweizer 2016, Pinot Noir, Franz Haas
Quintessenz 2019, Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, Cantina Kaltern
R 2018, Valle Isarco Sylvaner, Köfererhof Estate Winery
2019, Valle Isarco Sylvaner, Kuenhof
Casòn 2017, White Wine, Alois Lageder Estate Winery
Morit 2019, Santa Maddalena, Loacker Estate Winery
Sophie 2018, Terlano Chardonnay, Manincor
2019, Valle Isarco Sylvaner, Manni Nössing – Hoandlhof
Kretzer 2019, Lagrein Rosé, Muri-Gries – Monastery Winery
Elda 2015, Red Wine, Nusserhof
Caroline 2017, White Wine, Pranzegg
Etza 2019, Müller Thurgau, Radoarhof Estate Winery Norbert Blasbichler
Plötzner 2019, Pinot Blanc, San Paolo Winery
Praepositus 2018, Valle Isarco Riesling, Novacella Monastery Winery
Pigeno 2017, Pinot Noir, Stroblhof
Linticlarus 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Tiefenbrunner – Turmhof Castle Winery
Rarity 2007, Terlano Pinot Blanc, Cantina Terlano
T 2019, White Wine, Cantina Tramin
2017, Schiava (Vernatsch), Unterhofer, Reyter
2019, Santa Maddalena classico, Untermoserhof - Georg Ramoser
Unterortl 2019, Val Venosta Riesling, Castel Juval - Unterortl, Familie Aurich
Feldmarschall von Fenner 2018, Müller Thurgau, Tiefenbrunner – Turmhof Castle Winery

SPECIAL AWARD:

“White Wine of the Year”: Feldmarschall Von Fenner 2018, Müller Thurgau, Tiefenbrunner -Turmhof Castle Winery

Italian Association of Sommeliers
QUATTRO VITI [Four Vines]

Tor di Lupo 2017, Lagrein Riserva, Cantina Andriano
Taber 2018, Lagrein Riserva, Bolzano Winery
Bischofsleiten 2019, Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, Castel Sallegg
2017, Red Muscat, Castel Sallegg
Burgum Novum 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Castelfeder
Aristos 2019, Valle Isarco Kerner, Valle Isarco Winery
Vigna Ganger Mazon 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cornaiano Winery
Renaissance 2017, Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, Gump Hof, Markus Prackwieser
Manna 2018, Dolomiten Vineyard white, Franz Haas
2015, Pas Dosé Sparkling Wine, Kettmeir - Santa Margherita
Oberberg 2018, Sauvignon Blanc, Kornell Estate Winery
Vigna Kressfeld 2016, Merlot Riserva, Kornell Estate Winery
Dorado TBA 2017, White Wine, Kränzelhof
Brenntal 2017, Merlot Riserva, Cantina Kurtatsch
Mason di Mason 2017, Pinot Noir, Manincor
Comitissa Gold 2011, Brut Riserva Sparkling Wine, Lorenz Martini
Sissi 2017, Yellow Muscat Passito, Merano Winery
Abtei Muri 2017, Lagrein Riserva, Muri-Gries Monastery Winery
Anticus 2017, Merlot Cabernet Riserva, Nals Margreid
Annver 2018, Santa Maddalena classico, Pfannenstielhof, Pfeifer Johannes
2019, Lagrein Rosé, Pfannenstielhof, Pfeifer Johannes
Auratus 2019, Gewürztraminer, Ritterhof Estate Winery
Erbe + Auftrag 2017, Lago di Caldaro, Andi Sölva
Appius 2015, White Wine, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
2019, Valle Isarco Kerner, Strasserhof, Hannes Baumgartner
Toren 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Tiefenbrunner -Turmhof Castle Winery
I Grande Cuvée 2017, Terlano, Cantina Terlano
Rarity 2007, Terlano Pinot Blanc, Cantina Terlano
Nussbaumer 2018, Gewürztraminer, Cantina Tramin
Anphora Garnellen 2016, Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, Tröpfltalhof
Hub 2018, Santa Maddalena, Untermoserhof - Georg Ramoser
Composition Reif 2017, Red Wine, Mayr Josephus, Erbhof Unterganzner
Windbichel 2018, Val Venosta Riesling, Castel Juval - Unterortl, Familie Aurich
Mirell 2017, Lagrein Riserva, Ansitz Waldgries
Vigna Castel Ringberg 2017, Chardonnay Riserva, Elena Walch

SPECIAL AWARD:

„Tastevin“: Cantina Bolzano

I VINI DI VERONELLI
SUPER TRE STELLE [Super Three Stars]

Taber 2018, Lagrein Riserva, Bolzano Winery
Iugum 2015, Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon, Dipoli Peter
Flora 2018, Chardonnay, Cornaiano Winery
Vigna Ganger Mazon 2016, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cornaiano Winery
Manna 2018, Dolomiten Vineyard white, Franz Haas
Pònkler 2014, Pinot Noir, Franz Haas
Quintessenz 2016, Yellow Muscat Passito, Cantina Kaltern
Brenntal 2018, Gewürztraminer Riserva, Cantina Kurtatsch
Saphir 2018, Sauvignon Blanc Passito, Laimburg Provincial Winery
Mason di Mason 2017, Pinot Noir, Manincor
LR 2016, White Wine Riserva, Cantina Colterenzio
Lafóa 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cantina Colterenzio
Appius 2015, White Wine, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
The Wine Collection 2017, Sauvignon Blanc, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
Feldmarschall von Fenner 2018, Müller Thurgau, Tiefenbrunner -Turmhof Castle Winery
Toren 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Tiefenbrunner -Turmhof Castle Winery
I Grande Cuvée 2017, Terlano, Cantina Terlano
Vorberg 2017, Terlano Pinot Blanc Riserva, Cantina Terlano
Rarity 2007, Terlano Pinot Blanc, Cantina Terlano
Lunare 2018, Gewürztraminer, Cantina Terlano
Troy 2017, Chardonnay Riserva, Cantina Tramin
Lunare 2017, Gewürztraminer Spätlese, Cantina Tramin
Epokale 2013, Gewürztraminer Spätlese, Cantina Tramin
Roblinus de Waldgries 2017, Lagrein, Ansitz Waldgries
Beyond the Clouds 2018, White Wine, Elena Walch

SPECIAL AWARD:

Sun

Renaissance 2016, Pinot Noir Riserva, Gumphof

Best White Wine

LR 2016, White Wine Riserva, Cantina Colterenzio

VINI BUONI D’ITALIA
LE CORONE / LE GOLDEN STAR [Crowns / Golden Stars]

Huck am Bach 2019, Santa Maddalena classico, Bolzano Winery
Taber 2018, Lagrein Riserva, Bolzano Winery
2018, Lagrein, Castel Sallegg
Gschleier Alte Reben 2018, Schiava (Vernatsch), Cornaiano Winery
Pasithea Rosa 2018, Red Muscat Passito, Cornaiano Winery
Isarcus 2018, Santa Maddalena classico, Griesbauerhof
Leuchtenberg 2019, Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, Cantina Kaltern
2016, Lagrein Riserva, Kiemberger
2019, Gewürztraminer, Cantina Kurtatsch
Sonntaler Alte Reben 2019, Schiava (Vernatsch), Cantina Kurtatsch
Vernacius Solemnis 2018, Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, Laimburg Provincial Winery
Graf Schickenburg 2019, Meranese, Meraner Winery
2019, Schiava Grigia (Grauvernatsch), Muri-Gries – Monastery Winery
Sand 2019, Lagrein, Nals Margreid
Annver 2018, Santa Maddalena classico, Pfannenstielhof, Pfeifer Johannes
Auratus 2019, Gewürztraminer, Ritterhof Estate Winery
Select 2017, Lagrein Riserva, Hans Rottensteiner Estate Winery
Porphyr 2017, Lagrein Riserva, Cantina Terlano
Nussbaumer 2018, Gewürztraminer, Cantina Tramin
Lunare 2017, Gewürztraminer Spätlese, Cantina Tramin
Heilmann 2018, Santa Maddalena classico, Mayr Josephus, Erbhof Unterganzner
Antheos 2019, Santa Maddalena classico, Ansitz Waldgries
2018, Red Muscat, Ansitz Waldgries
Vigna Kastelaz 2019, Gewürztraminer, Elena Walch

DOCTOR WINE
FACCINI [Smiling Faces]

Art Selection 2016, Pinot Noir, Abraham Estate Winery
Anrar 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cantina Andriano
Stegher 2018, Chardonnay Riserva, Bolzano Winery
Taber 2018, Lagrein Riserva, Bolzano Winery
2019, Sauvignon, Ebner Estate Winery
R 2017, Schiava (Vernatsch), Schloss Englar
Flora 2018, Chardonnay, Cornaiano Winery
Vigna Ganger Mazon 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cornaiano Winery
Renaissance 2017, Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, Gump Hof, Markus Prackwieser
Schweizer 2016, Pinot Noir, Franz Haas
Quintessenz 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Cantina Kaltern
R 2018, Valle Isarco Sylvaner, Köfererhof Estate Winery
Vigna Kressfeld 2016, Merlot Riserva, Kornell Estate Winery
Kaiton 2019, Valle Isarco Riesling, Kuenhof
Freienfeld 2017, Chardonnay Riserva, Cantina Kurtatsch
Freienfeld 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Cantina Kurtatsch
Mason di Mason 2017, Pinot Noir, Manincor
2019, Val Venosta Riesling, Marinushof
Comitissa 2016, Pas Dosé Riserva Sparkling Wine, Lorenz Martini
Zeno 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Merano Winery
Abtei Muri 2017, Lagrein Riserva, Muri-Gries Monastery Winery
Vom Kalk 2017, Pinot Noir, Ignaz Niedrist
2019, Santa Maddalena classico, Pfannenstielhof, Pfeifer Johannes
Phileo 2016, Val Venosta Pinot Blanc, Pratzner Franz – Falkenstein
Auratus 2019, Gewürztraminer, Ritterhof Estate Winery
Lafóa 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cantina Colterenzio
The Wine Collection 2017, Sauvignon Blanc, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
The Wine Collection 2016, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
Praepositus 2018, Valle Isarco Riesling, Novacella Monastery Winery
2019, Valle Isarco Riesling, Taschlerhof
Rachtl 2017, Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, Tiefenbrunner -Turmhof Castle Winery
Feldmarschall von Fenner 2018, Müller Thurgau, Tiefenbrunner -Turmhof Castle Winery
I Grande Cuvée 2017, Terlano, Cantina Terlano
Rarity 2007, Terlano Pinot Blanc, Cantina Terlano
Quarz 2018, Terlano Sauvignon Blanc, Cantina Terlano
Nussbaumer 2018, Gewürztraminer, Cantina Tramin
Epokale 2013, Gewürztraminer Spätlese, Cantina Tramin
Windbichel 2018, Val Venosta Riesling, Castel Juval - Unterortl, Familie Aurich
Antheos 2019, Santa Maddalena classico, Ansitz Waldgries
Vigna Kastelaz 2019, Gewürztraminer, Elena Walch
Maso delle Rose 2016, Pinot Noir, Josef Weger

BIBENDA
CINQUE GRAPPOLI [Five Bunches]

Tor di Lupo 2017, Lagrein Riserva, Cantina Andriano
Taber 2018, Lagrein Riserva, Bolzano Winery
Mumelter 2018, Cabernet Riserva, Bolzano Winery
Aristos 2019, Valle Isarco Riesling, Valle Isarco Winery
Sabiona 2018, Valle Isarco Kerner, Valle Isarco Winery
Trattmann 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cornaiano Winery
Vigna Ganger Mazon 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cornaiano Winery
Manna 2018, Dolomiten Vineyard White Wine, Franz Haas
Schweizer 2016, Pinot Noir, Franz Haas
Quintessenz 2016, Yellow Muscat Passito, Cantina Kaltern
1919 2014, Sparkling Wine Extra Brut Riserva, Kettmeir - Santa Margherita
R 2018, Valle Isarco Sylvaner, Köfererhof Estate Winery
Freienfeld 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Cantina Kurtatsch
Col de Réy 2016, Dolomiten Vineyard Red Wine, Laimburg Provincial Winery
V Years 2014, Pinot Blanc Riserva, Merano Winery
Weingarten Klosteranger 2015, Lagrein Riserva, Muri-Gries – Monastery Winery
Nama 2016, White Wine, Nals Margreid
Sirmian 2019, Pinot Blanc, Nals Margreid
Alte Reben 2017, Val Venosta Riesling, Pratzner Franz – Falkenstein
LR 2016, White Wine Riserva, Cantina Colterenzio
Lafóa 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cantina Colterenzio
Amistar Edizione Rossa 2016, Red Wine, Peter Sölva Estate Winery
Appius 2015, White Wine, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
The Wine Collection 2016, Sauvignon Blanc, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
The Wine Collection 2016, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
Praepositus 2018, Valle Isarco Grüner Veltliner, Novacella Monastery Winery
Rachtl 2017, Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, Tiefenbrunner -Turmhof Castle Winery
Toren 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Tiefenbrunner -Turmhof Castle Winery
I Grande Cuvée 2017, Terlano, Cantina Terlano
Nova Domus 2017, Terlano Riserva, Cantina Terlano
Rarity 2007, Terlano Pinot Blanc, Cantina Terlano
Troy 2017, Chardonnay Riserva, Cantina Tramin
Stoan 2018, White Wine, Cantina Tramin
Epokale 2013, Gewürztraminer Spätlese, Cantina Tramin
Beyond the Clouds 2018, White Wine, Elena Walch

SPARKLE
CINQUE SFERE [Five Spheres]

Cuvée Marianna, Extra Brut Sparkling Wine, Arunda Sparkling Winery
1919 2014, Sparkling Wine Extra Brut Riserva, Kettmeir - Santa Margherita
Blanc de Blanc 600 2014, Pas Dosé Sparkling Wine, Cantina Kurtatsch
Comitissa 2016, Pas Dosé Riserva Sparkling Wine, Lorenz Martini

WINE HUNTER

2013, Extra Brut Riserva Sparkling Wine, Arunda Sparkling Winery
Taber 2018, Lagrein Riserva, Bolzano Winery
Vigna Rielerhof 2019, Sauvignon Blanc, Josef Brigl
Katharina 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Buchner Estate Winery – Uhl Rainer
Nussleiten 2017, Merlot, Castel Sallegg
Pratum 2017, Pinot Blanc, Castel Sallegg
Burgum Novum 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Castelfeder
2017, Pinot Blanc Riserva, Schloss Englar
Aristos 2019, Valle Isarco Grüner Veltliner, Valle Isarco Winery
Trattmann 2017, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cornaiano Winery
Vassal 2019, Sauvignon Blanc, Gilfenstein
Vassal 2019, Gewürztraminer, Gilfenstein
Vigna Steinraffler 2017, Lagrein, J. Hofstätter Estate Winery
Vigna Kolbenhof 2018, Gewürztraminer, J. Hofstätter Estate Winery
Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano 2017, Pinot Noir, J. Hofstätter Estate Winery
Quintessenz 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Cantina Kaltern
Alte Reben 2017, Pinot Blanc, K. Martini & Sohn
1919 2014, Sparkling Wine Extra Brut Riserva, Kettmeir - Santa Margherita
Freienfeld 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, Cantina Kurtatsch
Col de Réy 2016, Dolomiten Vineyard Red Wine, Laimburg Provincial Winery
Casòn 2017, White Wine, Alois Lageder Estate Winery
MCMLVII 2016, Merlot, Alois Lageder Estate Winery
Bachgart 2016, Pinot Noir Riserva, Klaus Lentsch Estate Winery
Sweet Claire 2018, White Wine, Lieselehof Estate Winery
Vino del Passo 2019, Solaris, Lieselehof Estate Winery
Sophie 2018, Terlano Chardonnay, Manincor
Le Petit 2017, White Wine, Manincor
Mason di Mason 2017, Pinot Noir, Manincor
V Years 2013, Pinot Blanc Riserva, Merano Winery
Baron Salvadori 2017, Chardonnay Riserva, Nals Margreid
Trias 2018, White Wine, Ignaz Niedrist
Vom Kalk 2017, Pinot Noir, Ignaz Niedrist
2017, Lagrein Riserva, Pfannenstielhof, Pfeifer Johannes
Exclusiv 2018, Sauvignon Blanc, Plonerhof Estate Winery
Manus 2016, Lagrein Riserva, Ritterhof Estate Winery
Opes 2018, Pinot Grigio, Ritterhof Estate Winery
Cresta 2018, Gewürztraminer Passito, Hans Rottensteiner Estate Winery
LR 2016, White Wine Riserva, Cantina Colterenzio
Amistar Gran Selezione 2018, White Wine, Peter Sölva Estate Winery
Sanct Valentin 2018, Chardonnay, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
Appius 2015, White Wine, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
The Wine Collection 2017, Sauvignon Blanc, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
The Wine Collection 2016, Pinot Noir Riserva, Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
Aurie 2018, Petit Manseng, San Paolo Winery
Sanctissimus 2017, Pinot Blanc Riserva, San Paolo Winery
Praepositus 2018, Valle Isarco Pinot Grigio, Novacella Monastery Winery
Rarity 2007, Terlano Pinot Blanc, Cantina Terlano
Quarz 2018, Terlano Sauvignon Blanc, Cantina Terlano
Unterebner 2019, Pinot Grigio, Cantina Tramin
Lunare 2017, Gewürztraminer Spätlese, Cantina Tramin
Anphora Garnellen 2017, Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, Tröpfltalhof
Vigna Kastelaz 2019, Gewürztraminer, Elena Walch

The presentation of the awards in L’ESPRESSO will take place in March 2021.

Did you pay attention well? Among Alto Adige’s winemakers, the lead in distinctions goes to the Terlano Winery, followed by the Tramin Winery and the San Michele Appiano Winery.

Congratulations to the winners!

Awards Italian Wine Guides 2020

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