Trattmann Blauburgunder Riserva DOC - Kellerei Girlan

The Trattmann Blauburgunder Riserva DOC Kellerei Girlan flows into the glass in a radiant ruby red, dense and clear, with fine, long‑lasting church windows. The nose immediately shows ripe sour cherry and juicy raspberry, underpinned by dark blackcurrant and a hint of wild strawberry. Added to this are noble spice notes of vanilla and fine toast, a touch of liquorice, dried herbs and a delicate hint of smoke.

With a little air, notes of violet, rosehip and dried rose emerge, along with fine nuances of sandalwood, tobacco leaf and delicate truffle spice. A cool, almost stony minerality recalls the lime‑rich soils of the slopes around Girlan. The wine comes across as multi‑layered, precise and elegant, without any heaviness.

On the palate, the Trattmann Blauburgunder Riserva DOC Kellerei Girlan shows a dense yet silky body. The texture glides smoothly across the tongue, carried by fine‑grained, ripe tannins. The red cherry fruit appears clear and juicy, accompanied by raspberry, lingonberry and a hint of cranberry, which adds tension and grip. Beneath the fruit lie notes of cocoa, vanilla, roasted hazelnut and a fine veil of smoke originating from the careful maturation in wood.

The acidity presents itself fresh and vibrant, giving the wine energy and length. Despite the density, the style remains linear and precise, very much in the spirit of the Old World. The finish lingers long, with notes of sour cherry pit, noble wood, dried herbs and a hint of graphite that recalls the calcareous clay soils.

The typical finesse of Pinot Noir from Alto Adige clearly shapes this wine. The cool altitude and the influence of the Alps provide ripe fruit along with a clear structure. In this way, a Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) is created that shows both power and elegance. It is perfect for wine lovers who appreciate proximity to Burgundy yet want to experience the Alpine character of South Tyrol.

This wine is particularly impressive in the following facets:

• Intense aroma of sour cherry, raspberry and delicate floral notes
• Silky, ripe tannins with a dense yet elegant structure
• Finely woven use of wood with vanilla, toast and subtle smoky spice
• Cool minerality from the limestone and clay of the South Tyrolean slopes
• Long, powerful finish with complex aromatic depth

The style remains consistently harmonious and precise. The DOC Riserva classification reflects the estate’s aspiration for expression, depth and aging potential. This Pinot Noir already offers great enjoyment today, but develops additional complexity with a few years of bottle age, such as notes of undergrowth, mushrooms and dried flowers.

For wine enthusiasts, this Alto Adige Pinot Noir delivers above all these key reasons in the glass:

1. Authentic Pinot Noir with Alpine terroir character and clear origin
2. Balance of ripe fruit, freshness and finely judged use of wood
3. High aging capacity with exciting maturation potential

The Trattmann Blauburgunder Riserva DOC Kellerei Girlan invites you to be discovered in peace. It reveals itself anew again and again in a large glass, with changing nuances depending on temperature, air and food pairing.

Production of the Trattmann Blauburgunder Riserva DOC from Kellerei Girlan

The grapes for this Pinot Noir come from selected sites around Girlan in the Alto Adige DOC. The vines grow on lime‑rich, clay‑influenced soils that offer ideal conditions for Pinot Noir. The mild climate, protected by the Alps, meets strong temperature differences between day and night, which enhances the aromatic expression of the grapes.

Pinot Noir reacts sensitively to location and care, which is why the estate relies on meticulous canopy management and yield reduction in the vineyard. A late harvest brings fully ripe, aromatic grapes, while the altitude preserves sufficient freshness at the same time. Harvesting is selective, mostly by hand, in order to bring only perfectly ripe fruit into the cellar.

In the cellar, the estate focuses on gentle processing. The grapes quickly reach the must, where a cool pre‑maceration supports the extraction of color and fine aromatic compounds. Fermentation takes place under temperature control to preserve the delicate Pinot aromas and to shape the tannin structure precisely.

The maceration time is chosen so that both intense fruit and structure develop. After fermentation, the wine matures in wood, often in a combination of barriques and larger casks. This creates a differentiated aromatic profile of vanilla, toast, fine smoke and noble spice notes without overpowering the fruit.

A maturation on the fine lees adds additional creaminess and depth. Through calm storage and occasional stirring of the lees, the wine gains fullness and complexity. The Riserva aging lasts significantly longer than for the standard Pinot Noir, which rounds off the wine and makes its tannins appear silky.

The quality ambition of Kellerei Girlan is clearly oriented towards terroir, precision and elegance. The Trattmann Riserva represents the pinnacle of this approach in the Pinot Noir segment. It reflects origin, soil and climate in an intense yet never loud way. Thus a Pinot Noir is created with its own character, far from arbitrary interchangeability.

Enjoyment recommendations for the Trattmann Blauburgunder Riserva DOC from Kellerei Girlan

This Pinot Noir is ideally suited for refined cuisine and pleasurable evenings. It pairs excellently with fine starters such as beef carpaccio, game terrine or a classic duck liver pâté. The juicy cherry fruit and fine spice accompany such dishes with elegance.

For main courses, the wine shows its strengths especially with light to medium meats. Roast duck breast with cherry jus, oven‑roasted guinea fowl or veal loin with herb crust harmonize excellently with its structure. Saddle of venison medallions, venison ragout or tender venison loin also find an ideal partner in the Trattmann.

Vegetarian dishes with mushrooms also offer a wonderful stage. A creamy mushroom risotto with porcini, homemade tagliatelle with chanterelles or a tart with goat’s cheese and beetroot are a perfect match. The wine plays around the earthy notes and underscores the character of fine roasted aromas.

For cheese, semi‑hard to medium‑ripe varieties such as Tomme, mountain cheese, Taleggio or mild washed‑rind cheese are recommended. A lightly aged goat’s cheese with herbs also forms an exciting pairing when served with some cherry chutney or lingonberry confit.

As an occasion, the wine is excellent for a refined dinner for two, festive family celebrations or as a special bottle for a wine evening with friends. It is also suitable as a valuable gift for Pinot Noir lovers who appreciate Alpine origin.

The ideal drinking temperature is between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius. Decanting for around one hour before enjoyment opens up the aromatic diversity and smooths the tannins. In a large Burgundy glass, the wine shows all its finesse, with clear structure and multi‑layered bouquet.

In a well‑tempered, dark cellar, the Trattmann Blauburgunder Riserva matures over many years. Over time, additional nuances of undergrowth, leather, dried fruits and noble spice develop, making the character even more complex. Thus each bottle offers not only immediate enjoyment but also an exciting evolution over the course of a decade.

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