Juicy, spicy, age-worthy. Old vines, selectively hand-harvested, fermented with skin contact. On the nose, ethereal spice and peppery freshness. On the palate, lively grip, fine tannin structure—juicy and appetite-stimulating. A wine that accompanies—and lingers.
Juicy, spicy, age-worthy. Old vines, selectively hand-harvested, fermented with skin contact. On the nose, ethereal spice and peppery freshness. On the palate, lively grip, fine tannin structure—juicy and appetite-stimulating. A wine that accompanies—and lingers.
STORY:
In 1976, Rudi planted these Pinot Blanc vines—trained as tall trunks in the rare Casara system. Until 2019, they stood as gnarled, shaggy vines in our vineyard at Hof Gandberg. 2018 marks the penultimate vintage of this wine. After cellaring the 2019 harvest, we replanted this parcel with PIWI varieties. The decision to work with extended skin contact in 2018—an early and hot year—was a bold experiment that has paid off: the wine reveals remarkable depth, structure, and aging potential. A piece of family history—bottled.
PERFECT FOR:
For when you want something a little more: a wine for adventurous dishes, long conversations, and unplanned evenings that end up unforgettable.
FAVORITE PAIRINGS:
Pairs beautifully with hearty vegetable quiches, mushroom dishes, or veal. Aged soft cheeses also make excellent companions.
GRAPE VARIETY:
100% Pinot Blanc
SITE & SOIL:
Eppan Berg, near the Ice Holes. Hof Gandberg, 520 meters above sea level. Loamy, lime-rich, deep soil with a high content of white dolomite rock.
HARVEST & VINIFICATION:
Hand-harvested on September 5 and 9, 2018. 50% fermented on skins (two months, partially with stems), 50% fermented as must. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous vineyard yeasts. Aged for 30 months on the lees in stainless steel and wooden barrels. Bottled unfiltered and unfined in April 2021. Further aging in bottle.
ANALYSIS:
Alcohol: 13% vol. | Residual sugar: <1 g/l
Acidity: 6 g/l | Sulphur: 36 mg/l
SHAPED BY THE MOMENT.
The Freedom collection stands for carefree enjoyment and the art of fully savoring the moment. It invites you to let go and be carried by the lightness of the moment.
Freedom awakens memories – of warm summer days in the garden, the hum of bees, the sound of laughter. A feeling of pure contentment.
A white cuvée that invites you to dream. Just say “Summ” and the mind wanders: bees buzzing, flowers blooming, the sun shining. A wine that captures the joy of the moment – vibrant, crisp, juicy, uplifting, and refreshing!
A sparkling cuvée to set your mind free. On the nose, delicate floral notes alongside mandarin and lemon zest. On the palate, fruity and precise, with an elegant mousse, carried by freshness, a touch of salinity and a hint of spice. A wine for the moment – to enjoy and let go.
UNFOLD & BE.
The Soul collection brings together freedom and time – offering the space for a grape variety’s true character to unfold.
These wines are juicy, pure, and precise, defined by a deep inner balance that reveals itself with every bottle.
Juicy, pure, unadorned. A wine that doesn’t need a big stage to show what it can do. When given space, this variety reveals its true nature – clear, precise, and saline, with bright freshness and fine structure.
Clear, precise, expressive. A wine that reveals how purist Solaris can be – vibrant, dense, and mineral. On the nose: stone fruit and flint. On the palate: powerful and focused, with juicy tension.
A wine with tension. Clear and direct – no detours. Fresh herbs, minerality, and a salty finish. Not a show-off. A wine that remains when everything else has faded.
SPACE TO UNDERSTAND.
The Time collection gives us space – space to shape, observe, and understand. These wines invite reflection, open up room for interpretation, and allow special moments to be consciously experienced.
They are shaped by our experiences, years of acquired knowledge, and unwavering commitment to quality – felt in their depth, complexity, and the endless nuances waiting to be discovered.
Aromatic, spicy, and vibrant. A cuvée of Solaris and Muscaris that unites fragrance and structure. Delicate floral notes, Mediterranean herbs, lychee, and a salty freshness define this wine – full-bodied and persistent, yet never heavy.
A wine like the moment between day and night – warm, calm and vibrant. Freshness meets depth, juicy texture flows into velvety length. A wine that lingers.
A wine that isn’t made every year. Only when everything aligns – vintage, ripeness, character – do we bottle this Solaris. Powerful and rounded, with ripe apricot, nutty notes, and a smooth texture. Underpinned by vibrant mineral tension. S.ALT, from the oldest and very first Solaris vines planted in Italy.
Our story in a bottle. This wine reflects Rudi’s vision of cultivating biodiversity in the vineyards. Today, we reap the fruits of that work – shaped by the Gandberg that defines our terroir. Complex, vibrant, full of character.
