Alto Adige is the northern part of the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy that borders the Tyrol.  It was ceded to Italy only after the First World War.  This region owes its Italian name of “Alto-Adige” to the river Adige that flows through on its way to the Adriatic.

The sleepy village of Termeno/Tramin is thought to be the birthplace of the Traminer grape variety.

In 2004 Will Stűrz, the winemaker at Tramin, was nominated “Italian winemaker of the Year” by the prestigious Gambero Rosso and makes some of the best wines in Italy.

Cantina Tramin proudly hold the “Stella”, the star awarded to a winery for achieving the prestigious “3 Bicchieri” 10 times!

Grapes:      100% Pinot Noir

Harvest:     By hand                                     

Yield:          54HL per hectare

Soil:            Clay, limestone and gravel                     

Height:       350M-450M above sea level

Winemaking: The grapes were macerated at 26-28C with daily stirring and punching down of the cap. Fermentation and ageing too place part in large barrels, French barriques and stainless steel tanks.  The wine was then blended and left to rest in tank before being bottled.

Note:         This pleasing red wine has a classic French bottle with glass stopper

Serve:       At room temperature with roast meats, game and cheese

Taste:        Smooth, light and fruity with a bouquet reminiscent of strawberries and vanilla with a hint of light herbs on the finish