Finest wine in
all its diversity

South Tyrolean winery cooperative

The Winery

The Winery

The foundation stone of the winery was already laid in 1901. Today the winery holds 360 members who work a total area of 245 hectares. Most of them are small farmers who work their vineyards with diligence, joy and passion.

In the wine cellars greatest care is taken to ensure that the grapes are processed gently. Old traditions combined with innovation, knowledge, foresight, profound passion and meticulous attentiveness guarantee the production of high quality and authentic wines.

The production areas

The production areas

The production areas around Merano are embedded and protected right in the heart of the Alps. Shielded by the high mountain range of the Texel Group in the north, with access to the south, various grape varieties flourish here. Every single place, the soil and the climatic conditions are examined with knowledge and care in order to find the best location for each variety. The result is an amazingly various and exciting wine repertoire.

Pinot Bianco

The Pinot Bianco grape feels especially at home on the poor soils and sunny slopes of the Merano region. The alcoholic fermentation in small stainless steel tanks forms a wine with a brilliant lemon green color and decent fresh scents of green apples and citrus fruits. Complex and well balanced on the palate with a vivid acidity.

Serving temperature: 10° - 12°C

Müller-Thurgau

The grape variety Müller-Thurgau, a cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royal, particularly enjoys the conditions at elevations above 500 m around the spa town of Merano. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in small stainless steel. In the nose, it reminds of nutmeg and herbs and has a bright greenish yellow color.

Serving temperature: 10° - 12°C

Sauvignon Blanc

This variety gained a foothold in South Tyrol over 100 years ago. It unfolds its full potential on the steep east and west-facing slopes around Merano. This withe wine has a fine elderberry- and cassis-bouquet, and on the palate, it is racy, supple and full.

Serving temperature: 10° - 12°C

Moscato giallo

Deep golden-yellow and sweet berries are the hallmark of the Moscato Giallo grapes. Bright straw yellow, very pronounced, aromatic bouquet of orange and lemon, fresh and clear; full and spicy on the palate with a fresh, salty, persistent finish.

Serving temperature: 10° - 12°C

Chardonnay

The Merano region provides this renowned white grape variety with excellent conditions in which to flourish. This Chardonnay has a vivid straw yellow colour with green reflexes. The bouquet reminds of exotic fruits. Harmonious, elegant on the palate and persistent in the finish.

Serving temperature: 10° - 12°C

Gewürztraminer

An autochthonous grape variety which flourishes at the lower elevations around Merano. This aromatic white wine impress with a vivid straw-yellow colour. A full-bodied, harmonious wine with intense, floral aroma. Fresh and elegant on the palate with a long finish.

Serving temperature: 10° - 12°C

Meraner Küchelberg

The Schiava (Vernatsch) vines for this local South Tyrolean red wine stand on the hills overlooking the city of Meran. The colour is a bright ruby red. The bouquet reminds of violets and red fruits. Lively on the palate, with well-bounded fruit acidity and fine finish.

Serving temperature: 12° - 14°C

St. Magdalener

The Schiava (Vernatsch) St. Magdalener is produced on the hillsides around the city of Bolzano. Deep, ruby-garnet in colour, its bouquet shows violet and raspberry elements. Round and balanced on the palate, with soft tannins and a persistent finish of marzipan.

Serving temperature: 12° - 14°C

Pinot Nero

Thanks to the nurturing and meticulous care by the vintners in the steep estates around Merano it is possible to produce a multi-layered and elegant vintage from the most challenging Pinot grapes. This “king” of the red wines delights with fine-grained tannins. Impressive nose of intense blackberry fruit and delicate spice.

Serving temperature: 16°C

Lagrein

Lagrein, an autochthonous grape of South Tyrol, is among the leading varieties in our region. A deep, brilliantly clear, dark garnet-red wine. In the nose the bouquet reminds on violets, cherries and dark chocolate. On the palate soft and fresh, with well-bound, velvety tannins and a long finish.

Serving temperature: 16° - 18° C

Merlot-Cabernet

In this cuvée of Merlot and Cabernet, the full-bodied, soft and elegant taste of Merlot meets that of the well-grounded, spicy Cabernet. Intense fragrance of liquorice, coffee beans, cassis and cherries, fine-grained tannins and a very soft finish.

Serving temperature: 16° - 18° C

WAIS

The WAIS is a fresh, fruity and racy white wine. It combines lively acidity with elegance. On the palate it is full bodied, with a delicate fruit glaze and decent mineral notes on the finish. 

Serving temperature: 10° - 12° C

SIAS

The SIAS is a seductive fruity and smooth white wine. The color is yellow-gold with a greenish shimmer. The very bloomy scent reminds of nutmeg, mature apples and bitter almond.

Serving temperature: 10° - 12° C

PIWI

The PIWI is a fruity and strong, but at the same time also soft white wine, which derives from fungus-resistant grape varieties. Its scent reminds of apples and bananas and it has a smooth finish.

Serving temperature: 10° - 12° C

ROSÉ

It presents itself as fresh, fruity and juicy rosé wine. On the nose it reminds of raspberries, strawberries and cherries.

Serving temperature: 10° - 12° C

ROAT

The ROAT is an elegant, velvety, medium heavy red wine. The bouquet reminds of raspberries, wild cherries, blackcurrant and dark chocolate. Very delicate, harmonious, full bodied and complex on the palate.

Serving temperature: 10° - 12° C

DUNKL

The DUNKL is a seductive fruity and full red wine. It shows strong notes of brambles and blackcurrant, with a scent of fine spices. Round and full on the palate.

Serving temperature: 14° - 16° C

The traditional
winery cooperative

Cantina Prod. Merano Burggräfler coop. soc.agr.
Via Cantina 9, Marlengo
I-39020 [BZ] South Tyrol – Italy

You can find further information here: www.cantinamerano.it
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