Colterenzio Schreckbichl

Bright straw yellow colour with green nuances; intensely aromatic on the nose, reminiscent of nutmeg, tropical fruits, lemon and lime; deliciously grapey on the palate with crisp, mouth-watering acidity followed by a long, discreetly mineral finish.

Traditionally called Lagrein “Kretzer”, after a wickerwork sieve once used to separate the skins from the juice, this wine is one of the world’s finest rosés: full-bodied, unashamedly fruity, refreshing and with vibrant acidity.

Bright pale ruby in colour, fruity on the nose, with aromas reminiscent of red summer fruits and cherry; succulent, gentle and fruity on the palate with soft, unobtrusive tannins and mild but refreshing acidity.

Pale straw yellow in colour with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon; medium rich, fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavours and tangy acidity on the finish.

Of a full yellow colour tinged with green nuance and a concentrated, fruity bouquet, this wine is mouth-filling with quince, pear and honey melon flavours. A very complex wine perfectly balanced with crisp, refreshing acidity.

Straw yellow in colour with green nuances, a fresh bouquet reminiscent of apple and pear; crisp and zesty on the palate, round, with masses of finesse.

Grown in cool, high-elevated vineyards, this delicately aromatic, early-ripening white variety has become an Alto Adige speciality. This wine reveals much of its Riesling parentage: pale yellow in colour, tinged with green nuances; fresh, flowery and gently aromatic on the nose, with a discreet hint of elderflower mingled with peach and Muscat; pleasantly citrusy and crisp on the palate.

The wine Pfefferer is named after the Pfefferer grape, a particular variety of the Muscat grape that in the Alto Adige dialect has always been called Pfefferer. Probably because the spicy aroma is reminiscent of pepper, since Pfeffer in German means pepper. The Pfefferer has delicate fruit aromas reminiscent of Muscat, youthful freshness – an excellent aperitif wine. The wine is unashamedly aromatic and elegant, dry, youthful and zesty with grapey fruit and lots of freshness.

Once the Vernatsch grapes become fully ripe in these sun-drenched sites the grape stalks become reddish in colour and local growers call them “Roatfiassler” (“red-legged”) in the local dialect. Hence the name. Bright ruby in colour, intensely fruity on the nose, reminiscent of cherry and summer berry fruits; mellow on the palate with supple tannins, mild but refreshing acidity and attractive bitterness on the finish.

Originally from Bordeaux, Merlot has been producing impressive wines in South Tyrol for well over a century. Full, vivid ruby in colour, the nose shows plums, spice and forest berry fruits, while on the palate it is full-bodied and elegant, medium-rich, round, ripe with the smooth tannins typical of the Merlot grape, moving on to a long, full finish.

Cabernet is among South Tyrol’s true aristocratic varietal wines and has been cultivated here for over a century. Full dark ruby in colour with a concentrated aroma of blackcurrant and blackberry, rich on the palate with assertive, supple tannins, long with fresh fruit on the finish.

Bright pale yellow colour with a green nuance, powerful aromas of elder and acacia flower, passion fruit, lime intert wined with herbal notes to the nose. The palate is complexed with hints of white currant, melon and stone fruit, underpinned by zesty acidity and a delicate flinty aftertaste.

Bright lemon yellow, rich flavours of cinnamon and vanilla. Aroma of rose petals, fruity notes of ripe apricots and lychee. A powerful body with surprising finesse and elegance at the palate.

Of an impressive deep dark colour; sweet currant, plum fruit and cassis burst to the nose; herbs, earth and liquorice aromas are nicely intermingled in this elegant, full-textured wine; subtle but savoury on the palate, supple and with ripe, sweet tannins.

Lagrein is one of Alto Adige’s native varieties. Very dark garnet in colour with violet reflexes, and an aroma of violets, black woodland berry fruits (bilberry and blackberry) with hints of dark chocolate; mouth-filling and spicy on the palate with ripe, velvety tannins and a long long finish. Lagrein unique character has gained it a favourable place among Italy’s top wines and among the attentive consumer around the world.

Medium-intense garnet; red colour a seductive bouquet of cherry, damsons, red fruits and cinnamon; medium-rich on the palate, supple and luscious with flavours of black and red berries, velvety tannins and discreet hints of oak spice.

The colour is impressively deep, almost black, tinged with violet; open on the nose with concentrated aromas of violets, blackberries and black cherries, all well-integrated with savoury flavours, coffee and dark chocolate. A powerful and supple wine with assertive, youthful tannins and superb length.

Of a bright straw-yellow colour with green nuances, it has an elegant, complex bouquet reminiscent of crisp apples, pears and honeydew melon. On the palate, it has a prominent acidity, well balanced with the smooth lingering minerality and a long finish.

A charming nose with hints of vanilla and coffee intert wined with floral aromas and lush plummy fruit. The palate is rich and deep with silky tannins and spicy oak tints and leading a long, smooth aftertaste. Ready to be drunk, this Merlot will continue to improve for several years.

Traditionally the finest Vernatsch wines are made with grapes from a mixture of very mature Klein-, Mitter- and Grau-Vernatsch vines, as evidenced in this deliciously fruity example: bright, pale red in colour with an intense fresh aroma of summer berry fruits, a hint of morello cherry, mild and full on the palate with an attractive bitter aftertaste.

From an indigenous grape variety to Alto Adige, this wine has a dark garnet colour with violet nuances, a bouquet of woodland fruits (blackberry and bilberry), flowers (violets), cinnamon, vanilla and morello cherries; mouth-filling on the palate, it has velvety tannins and a long last finish.

Deep red in colour; with a bouquet of ripe berry fruit, cassis and a hint of well integrated oak; black cherries and spices on the palate, underpinned by assertive but supple tannins; full-bodied, fine balanced, rich and long.

This lusciously sweet “passito” is rich and golden in colour with a concentrated aroma reminiscent of lychees and other tropical fruits and spices (ginger, cinnamon and cloves); opulent on the palate, ambrosial with mouth-cleansing acidity to balance the opulent sweetness and a monumental finish.

Chardonnay is the classic white Burgundy grape variety and has been producing fine wines in South Tyrol for well over a century. This enormously popular wine is pale yellow with green reflexes in colour, delicate and floral in aromas. The flavour is infused with hints of exotic fruits reminiscent of pineapple, and mango; on the palate it is a concentration of mellowness and vivacity with classic mineral notes and crisp acidity.

„To craft an exclusive, distinctive, terroir-driven wine, capable of making very demanding customers, excited about it, and enhancing Colterenzio‘s brand, at the same time“ - this was the idea of Luis Raifer behind LR. After a few years and many tests on the best cuvées, LR has finally been released. Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon Blanc are the varietals of this elegant and unique cuvée, which refines on the fine lees and in oak, and is presented in an extraordinary, sophisticated packaging

Of a pale intense straw yellow colour tinged with green nuances; a full but well-integrated wine, imbued with honeydew melon, creamy fruit salad and nutty aromas; ample acidity with a delicate underlay of oak on the palate and a long, luscious finish.

A clean, concentrated floral nose reminiscent of elder and acacia flower with hint of sage; fresh and distinctive on palate with nicely rounded fruit, light oak spice and a crisp finish.

Full yellow in colour; a deliciously intensely aromatic and floral bouquet with hints of honey and ginger and a flavour of lychees; full-bodied, luscious but dry, the opulence cut by vibrant, firm acidity.

Ruby red in color; seductive aromas of cherry, raspberries, red fruits, combined with fine spicy notes and discreet roasted notes. On the palate is powerful and complex with gripping tannins and an elegant finish.

Very deep, almost black in colour with violet reflexes. Sweet berries and plum fruit intermingled with savoury aromas, herbs, earth, liquorice and leather; supple with ripe and velvety tannins and a rich, fruity mouthfeel on the palate, lingering for an impressive, long finish.

Brilliant translucent ruby red in colour with a fruity bouquet reminiscent of black cherry and violets expanding to a medium-bodied palate of red summer fruits; a succulent wine with mild acidity, medium length, and a hint of bitterness on the finish.

A vibrant wine, with a captivating perfume and a delicate light pink color. The aromas of red fruit, strawberry, intertwined with peach notes and light aromatic flavors are well balanced with a pleasant noteworthy freshness.

Brilliant medium ruby red with a fresh, fruity nose, reminiscent of red currants and black cherry; medium-bodied, round with soft tannins and ripe berry flavours well integrated with the acidity. A stylish and elegant wine.

A vibrant white wine with a light aromatic note. The aromas of fruit and flower are well balanced by a pleasant freshness on the palate.

The Sauvignon Gran Lafóa has a very complex bouquet of ripe fruit: apricots, gooseberries, maracuja and papaya, as well as light floral notes, intertwined with the finest roasted aromas, and notes of graphite, vanilla and flint. On the palate, the ripe fruit strikes immediately: maracuja, gooseberry, Mirabelle plums, pineapple, mango, supported by a fresh, lively, ripe acidity. Minerality and fruit are playing a long-lasting battle. The balance is almost perfect. A great, no, a ‘Grand’ Sauvignon!

Golden yellow in colour, spicy in aroma and flavour, reminiscent of yellow roses, cloves, lychees and nutmeg. Luscious and powerful on the palate with an elegant, dry and aromatic finish.