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Kellerei Girlan

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Name:
Kellerei Girlan
Address:
St.-Martin-Strasse 24, 39057 Girlan/Cornaiano
Region:
Südtirol
Phone / Fax:
+39 0471 662403 / +39 0471 662654
Website:
www.girlan.it
Contact:
E-mail to Kellerei Girlan
Managing Director:
Obmann Helmut Meraner
Butler:
Gerhard Kofler
Vineyard:
230.00 ha
Associations:
Verband der Kellereigenossenschaften Südtirols
Sources
12 vintages from the years 1976 - 2007 of the famous Vernatsch 'Gschleier' tastet in march 2008
The winery is located in the municipality Girlan (Cornaiano) near Bolzano in the Italian wine sector South Tyrol (Area Trentino-Alto Adige ). It was founded in 1923 with the then 23 members. The barrel cellar dates from the 13th Century. Today, 230 members manage a total of 230 hectares of vineyards in many of the documents Überetsch in 400 to 550 meters above sea level on mineral-rich glacial moraine. One of the first wineries in South Tyrol in 1950, led the operation quality-dependent payment of a winemaker. Managing Director and Chairman of Meran, Helmut, Gerhard Kofler acts as a winemaker. 50% of the white varieties Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Muller-Thurgau, and to 50% of the red varieties Pinot Noir, Lagrein, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Vernatsch cultivated and processed. The wines are vinified in the traditional way, fermented at controlled temperature and then cool in large oak casks, barrels or stainless steel tanks supported and expanded. They are marketed in the three lines of classic wines, single vineyard wines and wine selection. The vast product range includes different wines of the DOC areas Santa Maddalena and South Tyrol . Each year about one million bottles of wine is produced. In 1998, the winery H. Lun accepted, but which continues to operate independently.
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2005, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Fass Nr. 9
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
2007-02-13 (87): Firm nose with red berries and delicate floral notes, light vegetal notes. Clear, spicy fruit, elegantly juicy, partly dried red berries, delicate herbaceous notes, fine tannins and harmonious acidity, good persistence on the palte, quite firmly structured, medium depth, quite a long finish. Excellent example of a Vernatsch.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG152074

86
(2012-05-10)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Vernatsch, Fass Nr. 9, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
2010-07-21 (85): Clear refreshing nose, delicate spice, partly preserved red berries, almonds and dried herbs. Polished fruit on the palate, soft and slightly creamy, but also has some grip, moderate, mature, fine sandy tannins, some almonds and dried herbs, slightly persistent, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L12050

85
(2012-05-10)
83
(2012-05-10)
88
(2012-05-10)
87
(2012-05-10)
86
(2012-05-10)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Chardonnay, Flora, to about 15.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Firm nose, partly candied melon and pomaceous fruit, some partly dried citrus fruit, nutty notes, light herbaceous notes, prominent, spicy mineral notes. Full-bodied, concentrated and creamy on the palate, very ripe, but also polished fruit, nutty notes, sugar candy, moderate oak, very elegant, ripe acidity, concentrated and persistent, almost sweetish green vegetal notes, asparagus and pulses, mineral notes in the background, has some depth, compact and very harmonious, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # KG-L19081

89
(2012-03-30)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riserva, Doss, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Firm nose, ripe, partly preserved red currants, cedary tracesm hint of tobacco. Clear, ripe, polished fruit on the palate, moderate spice oak, delicate hint of chocolate, mature tannins, very creamy and therefore quite soft, hint of dark chocolate, hint of dark chocolate, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L19071

86
(2012-03-29)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein-Merlot, Laurin, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Clear, polished nose, predominantly black berries, some cherries and plums, earthy notes and old oak. Straightforward and clear on the palate, ripe fruit, some spicy oak and sweetish sugar candy, predominantly mature tannins, hint of old oak, some vanilla, fairly soft style, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L20071

85
(2012-03-29)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Riserva Rossa, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Tart nose, cassis, cherries and some plums, moderate spicy oak, earthy and mineral traces. Clear, polished ripe fruit on the palate, some oak, fairly prominent fine, predominantly mature tannins, some chocolate, light earthy and mineral notes in the background, very creamy and full-bodied, good persistence and has some depth, hint of malt, still slightly rough and youthful, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L22071

88
(2012-03-29)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Vernatsch, "Gschleier", to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Fairly deep nose, very delicate spicy oak, ripe, partly preserved red berries and some plums, almonds and mineral notes in the background. Clear, fairly firm fruit on the palate, more delicate spicy oak, candied almonds, mineral notes in the background, very light vegetal and earthy notes, fine tannins, good substance and persistence, has some depth, still young, developing in the direction of Burgundy without denying its varietal character, very well balanced, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L21071

88+
(2012-03-29)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein, Riserva, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Black berries, whiff of cherries, hint of citrus zest on the nose, light earthy and vegetal notes, light spicy oak, light mineral notes in the background. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate, ripe dark fruit, light spicy oak, earthy and mineral notes, delicate vegetal notes, fairly prominent fine tannins, good substance and persistence, full-bodied but also polished, has some depth, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-Lag-L22071

88+
(2012-03-29)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Noir, Riserva, Trattmann, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Fairly deep, clear nose, preserved and partly candied mixed berries and some plums, delicate oak, light nutty and earthy notes. Clear, firm and still very fresh on the palate, slightly smoky oak, earthy and mineral notes, very fine, still youthful tannins, dried vegetal notes and a hint of undergrowth in the background, persistent and full-bodied, has substance and bite, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # KG-L17061

88+
(2012-03-29)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Riserva, Rossa, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Fairly tart nose, prewserved blackcurrants and some dried prunes, dried herbs, hint of tobacco and bell peppers, touch of sugar candy, toasted notes. Full-bodied and tart on the palate, dark fruit, prominent vegetable and earthy notes, lots of smoky, toasted oak, persistent, some burnt green bell peppers in the background, fairly prominent, slightly astringent oak tannins, slightly brittle, noticeable alcohol, tart and astringent on an otherwise good to very good finish. Will probably last for longer than expected, but the oak is still rather too prominent.
2009-09-06 (87): Preserved plums and mixed berries on the nose, earthy notes, dried vegetal notes, touch of rum punch, smoky and roasted notes. Juicy on the palate with prominent spicy oak, roasted notes and cocoa, touch of coffee and smoky notes, quite fine tannins, only slightly dusty, full-bodied and creamy, good persistence and has some depth, good substance, juicy on a very good finish, with an unnecessary amount of roasted oak.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L19088

87
(2012-02-27)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Gewürztraminer Spätlese "Pasithea Oro", to about 25.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Clean, intense nose, candied and dried pomaceous fruit, stone fruit, lychee and kumquat, some caramel, herbs and incense, touch of honey, mineral traces. Very sweet and fairly concentrated candied and partly dried fruit on the palate, prominent sweet spicy notes, very elegant acidity, good grip, kumquats again, as well as stome fruit and lychees, elegant bitter note typical of Traminer, herbaceous and floral traces, polished and persistent, has some depth, excellent balance, very good long finish.

0.375 Liter, 11.5%, # KG-L1

91
(2011-12-08)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Gewürztraminer, Flora, to about 20.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Tart nose, lychee, some apple fruit and citrus notes on the nose, dried vegetal and light earthy notes, dried yellow flowers. Prominent tart spicy on the palate, ripe fruit, delicately sweet and creamy, persistent with good grip, noticeable alcohol, dried floral notes in the background, nutty traces and a hint of hay, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # KG-L26051

86
(2011-11-29)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Weißburgunder, "Plattenriegl", to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Nutty nose, pomaceous fruit and a delicate hint of melon, vegetal notes. Nutty and creamy on the palate, ripe fruit, vegetal and delicate nutty notes, integrated acidity, noticeable alcohol, not particularly deep, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # KG-L01041A

83
(2011-11-29)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Riserva, Bianca, to about 20.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Fairly cool, tart nose, vegetal and herbaceous notes, pomaceous fruit and partly preserved citrus fruit, some elderberry flowers. Full-bodied and creamy on the palate, ripe fruit, light nutty notes and some cereals, herbaceous and vegetal notes, some elderberry in the background, elegant acidity, fairly good persistence, still quite compact and closed, very powerful but also has some acid bite, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # KG303697

87+
(2011-11-23)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Chardonnay, Flora, to about 15.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Pomaceous fruit, citrus notes and some melon on the nose, delicate hint of caramel and some sugar candy, vegetal notes, spicy oak. Full-bodied and creamy on the palate, very ripe, partly candied fruit, vegetal notes, fairly lively acidity, moderate oak, persistent, quite a big body with noticeable alcohol, has some depth, delicate herbaceous notes, prominent nutty notes, quite persistent and compley, prominent alcohol on a very good finish. It is only the dominant alcohol at this stage that precludes a higher rating.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # KG-L10090

87
(2011-11-22)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Sauvignon, Flora, to about 20.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Cool, grassy, herbaceous note, green berries and some pomaceous fruit, elderberry, earthy and mineral notes. Firm on the palate, ripe fruit, nutty notes and delicate oak, vegetal notes, creamy, but also slightly tart, earthy and mineral traces in the background, fairly persistent, still youthful, some juniper in the background, good to very good finish,

0.75 Liter, 14%, # KG-Sauv-L26051

86+
(2011-11-15)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Sauvignon, "Indra", to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Pomaceous fruit and citrus notes on the nose, touch of green berries, some juniper and elderberry, vegetal and herbaceous notes. Slightly spicy on the palate, more prominent vegetal notes, fairly light-bodied fruit, integrated acidity, nutty traces, some more juniper, noticeable alcohol, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # KG-L16031

82
(2011-11-15)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pasithea Rosa, to about 20.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Preserved red berries, some plums and cocktail cherries on the nose, smoked bacon and some rubbery notes, sweet spicy and floral notes, some almonds and muscat. Very sweet, spicy fruit on the palate, more rubbery notes and some smoky traces, fine tannins, herbs and spices, slightly jammy, fairly persistent, pipe tobacco in the background, not particularly deep, very good finish.

0.375 Liter, 12.5%, # KG-Rm-L1

87
(2011-10-26)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Riserva Rossa, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Tart herbaceous nose, preserved black berries, some braised bell peppers, malted traces, light roasted and smoky notes, spicy oak. Clear, polished, fairly juicy fruit on the palate, some spicy oak, chocolate, restrained bell peppers, fairly fine, lively tannins, still youthful, creamy and persistent, has some depth, compact with some cool elements, quite lively, even playful, peppery traces in the background, very good, long, juicy finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L28070

91
(2011-10-19)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Vernatsch, "Gschleier", to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Red berries on the nose, light vegetal notes and some old oak, mineral traces. Clear, elegant, juicy, polished fruit on the palate, very fine tannins, herbaceous and light mineral notes, delicate acid bite, fairly fine tannins, persistent and has some depth, quite firm, harmonious, slightly Burgundian in style, very good finish. Will mature well.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L30060

87+
(2011-10-11)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Vernatsch, Fass Nr. 9, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Red berries on the nose, partly dried flowers, herbaceous traces, hint of almonds. Straightforward fruit on the palate, hint of almonds and chocolate, vegetal and floral traces, delicately sandy tannins, fairly creamy, earthy notes in the background, light oak, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L060511

84
(2011-10-11)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Noir, Patricia, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Clear nose, red and some black berries, elegant herbaceous notes, some sugar candy, mineral traces. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate, ripe, partly candied fruit, very creamy, moderate spicy oak, more herbaceous notes, hint of chocolate, noticeable alcohol, but delicate acidity enusres the wine remains fresh and lively, not particularly deep, quite a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # KG-L29041

84
(2011-10-07)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Noir, Riserva, Trattmann, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Partly dried red and some black berries on the nose, light vegetal and earthy notes, dried vegetal and herbaceous notes, light smoky oak. Full-bodied on the palate, fairly firm red and black fruit, smoky, toasted oak, earthy and dried vegetal notes in the background, some mushrooms and undergrowth, full-bodied with good persistence, has some depth, light mineral notes, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L29060

88
(2011-10-07)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pasithea Rosa, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Spicy nose, cloves, muscat and some cinnamon, rape honey, sugar candy. Firm, fairly prominent spicy notes on the palate, candied citrus zests, gingerbread spice, plenty of residual sugar, honeyed notes and candied Mediterranean fruit, noticeable acidity, but not quite enough to balance the sweetness, quite full-bodied but not very complex, good to very good long finish.

0.375 Liter, 12.5%, # KG179968

87+
(2010-08-10)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Chardonnay, Flora, to about 15.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Melon and pomaceous fruit on the nose, partly candied citrus fruit, candied nuts and partly candied herbs, vegetal notes, spicy oak. Full-bodied, creamy and juicy on the palate, fairly soft fruit, spicy oak, more candied yellow fruit, moderate acidity, not particularly deep, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L15099

86
(2010-07-27)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Tart nose, black berries and some cherries, vegetal notes. Fairly cool style, dark fruit on the palate, earthy and vegetal notes, integrated fine dusty tannins, fairly persistent, not particularly deep, but well made, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L28040

83
(2010-07-26)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein, Riserva, SelectArt, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Preserved black berries and partly dried cherries on the nose, hint of dried herbs, spicy oak. Full-bodied on the palate, ripe dark fruit, prominent spicy oak, roasted notes, some dark chocolate and a hint of coffee, fairly prominent, medium-fine, harmonious tannins, good persistence and has some depth and substance, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L20979

87+
(2010-07-26)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Noir, Patricia, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Slightly dissolute nose initially, but becomes more clear with aeration, slightly tart red berries, sweetish spicy oak, floral and light vegetal notes. Straightforward, partly tart red fruit on the palate, slightly smoky oak, vegetal notes, fairly fine, slightly astringent tannins, cool elements and earthy traces, not particularly deep, slightly astringent oak on an otherwise quite good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L15040

85
(2010-07-22)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Noir, Riserva, Trattmann, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Preserved red and some black berries on the nose, preserved plums, light smoky and sooty notes, prominent spicy oak. Full-bodied on the palate, prominent spicy oak, more smoky and sooty notes, ripe, even overripe fruit, fairly prominent medium-fine tannins, light acid bite, vegetal traces, sugar candy and malted notes, hint of licorice, good persistence, smoky oak, slightly tart on a very good finish. Needs time to mature.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L18069

86+
(2010-07-22)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Vernatsch, Select Art "Gschleier", to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Clear nose, ripe, partly preserved red berries on the nose, delicate floral, malted and mineral notes, light spicy oak, almonds, amarena cherries become more prominent with aeration. Firm on the palate, more spicy oak, fine tannins, good persistence, earthy and mineral notes in the background, some dried herbs, has some depth, improves gradually with several days of aeration, including more amarena cherries, delicate hint of chocolate, very good finish. Needs several days to show its quality.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # KG-L23079

87
(2010-07-21)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Laurin, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Muted nose with dried berries, prominent vegetal notes, tobacco, smoky and light burnt notes, earthy notes. More vegetal notes with a hint of bell peppers on the palate, medium, polished fruit, dried dark berries, some dark chocolate, delicate herbaceous notes in the background, fine-grained tannins, still needs some time to develop, light undergrowth on a slightly astringent good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L12119

86
(2010-07-16)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Riserva, Rossa, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Medium-intense nose, partly dried dark berries, cedar and undergrowth, herbs and spices, light minty note, mineral notes. Compact, fairly restrained fruit on the palate, preserved and dried berries, prominent herbaceous notes, some chocolate, integrated oak and high alcohol give a slightly sweetish note, full-bodied, but not clumsy, prominent velvety tannins, delicate bitter touch on a very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L21089

87+
(2010-07-16)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Grigio, to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Slightly muted nose, must apples and herbs, vegetal traces. More must apples and herbs on the palate, slightly tart earthy notes in the background, noticeable tannins, moderate acidity, has some body, slightly astringent on an attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # KG-L29030

83
(2010-07-14)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Sauvignon, "Indra", to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Fairly cool nose with prominent grassy notes, herbaceous, elderberries, apples and citrus fruit. Firm on the palate, polished and cool, prominent vegetal and herbaceous notes, very elegant and quite lively acidity, creamy, earthy and light mineral notes, quite persistent, fairly lively in spite of the high alcohol, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # KG-L19040

86
(2010-07-11)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco, "Plattenriegl", to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Pomaceous fruit and melon on the nose, nutty and light mineral notes, herbaceous traces. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate, fairly lively acidity, vegetal and herbaceous notes, polished style, noticeable alcohol, note particularly deep, but quite persistent, typical and well made, nutty traces on a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # KG-L20040

85
(2010-07-09)
2009, Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, 448 s.l.m., to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Cool nose, citrus and apple fruit, prominent vegetal and herbaceous notes, touch of wild flowers. Clear, sweetish, juicy and slightly creamy fruit on the palae, very elegant acidity, some more grassy and herbaceous notes, delicate floral touch, fairly persistent, hint of dark berries on a fairly good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-448-L28040

84
(2010-07-09)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Riserva, Bianca, to about 15.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Fairly firm nose, citrus and pomaceous fruit, light spicy vegetal notes, mineral notes and delicate floral traces. Quite firm again on the palate, creamy ripe fruit, elegant acid bite, good persistence, full-bodied, slightly chalky mineral notes in the background, grassy and herbaceous notes, has some depth, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-RB-L15099

88
(2010-07-09)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Vernatsch, Fass Nr. 9
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Partly dried and baked red berries on the nose, hint of black berries and some plums, some sugar candy and a touch of dried flowers. Clear, ripe fruit on the palate, elegant and juicy, some candied almonds, light spicy oak, very fine tannins, smoky traces and a hint of tobacco, slightly creamy, fairly persistent, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # KG-L14109

85
(2009-12-19)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pasithea, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Preserved pears and red berries on the nose, smoky and roasted notes, light herbaceous notes and some light tobacco, blueberries and some floral traces. Sweet, elegant, juicy fruit on the palate, smoky and spicy, herbaceous notes and tobacco, very elegant acidity, fine tannins, only very slightly astringent, good persistence, medium body, some gingerbread spice in the background, refreshing, spicy and quite juicy again on a very good finish.

0.375 Liter, 12.5%, # KG-L01088

89
(2009-11-16)
2007, Riserva, Bianca, to about 15.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Clear, fairly prominent notes of partly candied citrus fruit on the nose, elderberries and pomaceous fruit, herbaceous notes. Juicy and quite full-bodied on the palate, ripe, sweetish and creamy fruit, elegant acidity, nutty traces, hint of oak, good substance and persistence, light mineral notes in the background, quite powerful but also very polished, has some depth, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L16098

88
(2009-10-21)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Gewürztraminer, Flora, to about 25.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Melon, pomaceous fruit and lychee on the nose, delicate earthy notes and a hint of pepper, some rosewood, wilted flowers and light herbaceous notes. Full-bodied and creamy on the palate, quite concentrated fruit, very spicy, very elegant acidity, earthy and mineral traces in the background, very good persistence, has some depth, firm, noticeable alcohol, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # KG-Gt-L20059

88
(2009-10-09)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Chardonnay, Flora, to about 15.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Prominent spicy oak on the nose, honeydew melon and partly candied pomaceous fruit, touch of candied nuts. Sweetish and creamy on the palate, more candied yellow fruit and nuts, light spicy oak and roasted notes, elegant acidity, good substance and persistence, has some depth, still quite youthful, creamy, juicy finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-Ch-L16098

87
(2009-10-08)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco, "Plattenriegl", to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Mature apples and melon on the nose, fairly prominent nutty notes. Full-bodied on the palate, juicy and spicy, elegant acidity, very creamy, noticeable alcohol, herbaceous notes, fairly persistent, some candied fruit, creamy with sweetish fruit on a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L02039

84
(2009-09-26)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein, Riserva, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Preserved and partly overripe black berries on the nose, some cherries, hint of mustard seed, licorice and malted notes, some bread, smoky and roasted oak. Full-bodied and creamy on the palate, ripe to overripe fruit, prominent oak, fairly mature, but partly also still slightly astringent tannins, slightly noticeable alcohol, malt and licorice, but also has juicy fruit, good substance and persistence, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L05088

86
(2009-09-07)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Noir, Patricia, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Red berries on the nose, some spicy vegetal notes, tart mineral notes, light smoky touch. Clear and quite juicy fruit on the palate, firm and persistent, some oak, dried herbs and fairly prominent, slightly astringent tannins, still youthful, smoky and roasted notes, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L09049

85
(2009-08-21)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Noir, Riserva, Trattmann, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Fairly mature nose, red berries and prominent tobacco notes, delicate hint of cherries and some cedary traces, malted notes and light spicy oak. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate, ripe fruit, prominent oak and slightly astringent tannins, slightly rustic style, good persistence, very creamy on a very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L09078

84
(2009-08-20)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, SelectArt "Gschleier" aus alten Reben, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Quite a deep nose, partly preserved red berries and some plums, some almonds, mineral traces, light spicy oak. Concentrated and quite juicy on the palate, quite concentrated fruit, mature tannins, light spicy oak, creamy and quite firm, light mineral notes in the background, has some depth, still youthful, very good finish.
2008-10-02 (86): Partly preserved ripe red berries and some plums on the nose, herbaceous notes. Youthful, relatively juiy fruit on the palate, slightly sweetish oak, touch of vanilla, fine sandy tannins, fairly creamy, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L08078

86+
(2009-08-15)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Sauvignon, "Indra", to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Prominent grassy and vegetal notes on the nose, elderberries, some juniper and blackcurrants and some cool earthy traces. Fairly cool again on the palate, spicy grassy notes, light peppery notes and some juniper, very elegant acidity, elderberries, not particularly deep, slightly noticeable alcohol, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L17069

83
(2009-07-15)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Sauvignon, Flora, to about 25.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Quite a firm nose, apples and green berries, elderberries and delicate juniper notes, some mineral traces, grassy and vegetal notes. Full-bodied style, elegant and juicy on the palate, playful spicy vegetal notes, some peppery notes too, very elegant, lively acidity, some bell peppers, very full-bodied with good persistence, mineral notes in the background, has some depth, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L20059

87
(2009-07-15)
2005, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Noir, Riserva, Selectart "Trattmann", to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Ripe, partly preserved red berries and blueberries on the nose, floral notes, delicate malted and some mineral notes, sweetish spice and roasted notes. Ripe, juicy fruit on the palate, sweetish and spicy oak, hint of chocolate, elegant acid bite, very slightly sandy tannins evenly distributed, persistent, quite full-bodied, has some depth, juicy with sweetish roasted notes on a very good finish, only reveals it talents gradually.
2008-04-15 (84): Very ripe, preserved red berries on the nose, plums, prominent notes of medicinal herbs. Cool and fairly firm on the palate, ripe fruit, some more medicinal herbs and some malted notes, chocolate, hint of anise, good persistence, medium body, very fine, polished tannins, noticeable alcohol, variety not particularly evident, good finish.
2007-12-24 (86): Very ripe red and some black berries on the nose, herbaceous notes, hint of licorice and some old oak. Juicy on the palate, ripe but also cool fruit, fairly prominent and quite fine tannins, quite good persistence, mineral traces, quite a firm structure, smoky notes, fairly deep, tastes of something besides Pinot Noir, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L04077

87
(2008-10-06)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Noir, Patricia
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Red berries and plums on the nose, quite warm with some oak. Clear ripe fruit on the palate, more prominent spicy oak, also some sandy, astringent tannins, fairly creamy, not particularly deep, but fairly persistent, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L02048

82
(2008-10-06)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Sauvignon, SelectArt
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Grass, hay and prominent bay leaves on the nose, citrus fruit and some green apples, mineral traces. Tranquil fruit on the palate, fairly sweet and creamy, very elegant acidity, spicy vegetal notes, again some bay leaves, mineral notes in the background, sweetish and creamy again on a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L25038

85
(2008-10-01)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Fass Nr. 9, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Very clear, youthful nose, red berries and delicate tart cherries, floral notes and a hint of vanilla. Still very youthful on the palate, red fruit and delicate milky notes, again a hint of vanilla, very elegant acidity, moderate fine tannins evenly distributed, medium body, fairly creamy, good finish. Needs some time to mature.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG162459

84
(2008-04-18)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Chardonnay, SelectArt, to about 15.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Fairly mature nose, prominent spicy oak, smoky, vegetal notes, apples and honeydew melon. More prominent oak on the palate, nutty and delicate smoky notes, fairly restrained fruit, not particularly deep, light hint of caramel, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L30087

82
(2008-04-18)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Sauvignon, "Indra", to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Clear, grassy nose, citrus and pomaceous fruit, green pulses. Clear, straightforward style, spicy vegetal notes in the background, again more green vegetal rather than fruity notes, not particularly deep, appears lighter than it is, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L14028

83+
(2008-04-14)
2005, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein, Riserva, SelectArt, to about 25.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Blackberries and some blueberries on the nose, vanilla and hyacinths, spicy roasted notes. Clear, straightforward style, dark berry fruit and cherries on the palate, spicy vanilla oak and roasted notes, some more floral notes, fairly cool herbaceous notes, not particularly deep, quite youthful, slightly oaky on an attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L02087

83
(2008-04-14)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Select Art "Gschleier" aus alten Reben, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Tart red berries on the nose, herbaceous notes and roasted notes. Fairly simple red fruit on the palate, some more oak, slightly sandy, astringent tannins, sweetish and creamy, not a lot of depth, lacks varietal character, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L.02077

80
(2007-12-24)
2005, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Chardonnay, "SelectArt"
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Light apples and hay on the nose, delicately nutty oak, light vegetal notes. Harmonious and inviting on the palate, delictae herbaceous notes with light mineral traces, elegant and persistent apple and melon fruit, moderate, intergrated acidity provides backbone, quite lively and complex, quite a long finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # L96693

86
(2007-05-09)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Sauvignon, SelectArt
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Cool nose with tart apples, citrus and elderberries, grassy notes. Elegantly juicy in the mouth, again cool and somewhat grassy, delicately fruity, very elegant acidity, mineral notes, not particularly deep, delicately tart with a light volatile note on an attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L96696

85
(2007-05-09)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Weißburgunder, "Plattenriegl"
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Restrained nose, apple and citrus, light vegetal notes, delicate vanilla. Elegant and quite polished, totally dry, delicately creamy melon fruit, notes of green apples and some pumpkin, fairly prominent, smooth, integrated acidity, has some substance, complex and lively, cool style shows the origins, light tannic touch on an attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L14027

86
(2007-05-09)
2005, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Vernatsch, Select Art "Gschleier"
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Slightly jammy, very ripe red berries on the nose, a touch of blueberries, sweetish herbs and spices and some tobacco. Quite juicy in the mouth, loads of ripe fruit, again slightly jammy, very fine tannins, delicate herbaceous notes, floral notes on the palate, prominent mineral notes, persistent, delicate oaky notes, harmonious and refreshing, good long finish.
2007-02-13 (87): Slightly tart and at the same time jammy berry nose, partly preserved red berries and some blueberries. Clean and quite juicy on the palate, ripe fruit with delicate notes of chocolate, very fine tannins, creamy, very well balanced, elegant acidity, very rrefreshing, persistent, good long finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L04076

87
(2007-05-07)
2006, Santa Maddalena / Santa Maddalena DOC, Bischofshof
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Medium-intense nose, jammy red berries, slightly floral with vegetal notes. More preserved fruit on the palate, red berries and some plums, vegetal notes, delicate tart notes and spice, floral aromas, some smoky notes, very slightly astringent tannins, noticeable alcohol, tart spicy notes and almonds on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L96699

81
(2007-05-07)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Fass Nr. 9
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Ripe red berries on the nose, mineral notes, delicate herbaceous and floral aromas. Clear and delicately juicy, very fine tannins, mineral traces, some more floral notes, good persistence some old oak, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L27037

86
(2007-05-07)
2006, Santa Maddalena / Santa Maddalena DOC
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Clear herbaceous nose, red berries and some blood oranges. Fairly cool red fruit in the mouth, delicately tart spicy notes, slightly sandy tannins, floral traces, vegetal notes, not particularly deep, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # KG-L15037

80
(2007-05-07)
2005, Santa Maddalena / Santa Maddalena DOC, Bischofshof
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Partly preserved red berries and some light cherries on the nose, delicate notes of dried herbs. More red berries on the palate, additionally some plums, fine dusty tannins, slightly astringent, fairly creamy, delicate tart notes of ehrbs and spices, persistent on the palate, appears quite young, medium depth, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # KG-L05046

84
(2007-02-13)
2003, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein, Riserva, SelectArt Flora
Red wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Black berries with light mineral and vegetal notes, smoky, oaky note. Prominent oak on the palate, but also quite juicy fruit with a gentle acid bite, medium-fine tannins, smoke and roasted aromas, quite good presence, not particularly deep, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # KG-L04085

83
(2006-09-27)
2005, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Gewürztraminer, SelectArt
White wine, South Tyrol, Kellerei Girlan
Fairly shy nose with tea leaves, delicate rose notes and some wilting lilac. Very soft and creamy on the palate, restrained fruit, delicate bitter note typical of the variety, not really enough body for the increasingly prominent, slightly sharp alcohol, slightly perfumed on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # KG-L16056

80
(2006-09-20)