HERE IS THE THIRD VINTAGE OF SUPERWHITE FROM THE ISARCO VALLEY WINERY

The new vintage of Adamantis , Cantina Valle Isarco's flagship cuvée, has hit the shelves. The 2022 vintage is the third vintage of this super white, produced in just 2,000 bottles and released after three years of aging, including 18 months in barrique . Adamantis represents the most ambitious and valuable project of the smallest and youngest cooperative in Alto Adige, led by General Manager Armin Gratl, who states: "At the beginning, it was very difficult. While a barrique-aged Chardonnay can draw inspiration from Burgundy, and a Pinot Noir can draw inspiration from various established models, we had no reference points to make a cuvée from the Isarco Valley. That's why we experimented extensively until, in 2020, we finally developed the right blend, capable of producing the wine we envisioned: a bold, structured, and complex white wine that would be an authentic ambassador for our region."

Adamantis, in fact, is a cuvée composed of 50% Sylvaner, 20% Grüner Veltliner, 20% Pinot Grigio, and 10% Kerner, four varieties emblematic of the valley's viticulture, capable of great finesse and flavor. "We have carefully selected the best parcels," explains Gratl. "We harvest the grapes in 12-kg crates and, for the aging process, we use approximately 50% new barriques and the remainder second- and third-passage. The final blend is refined by selecting the finest barrels. We want to ensure a consistent style because consumers ordering an important bottle need to know what to expect."

Adamantis 2022 is the fruit of a warm vintage, which is reflected in the glass : notes of tropical fruit and peach, white pepper, incense, and a delicate citrus finish stand out more than in the previous two vintages. On the palate, it is complex and rounded, with aromas of ripe fruit, spices, and a savory character characteristic of the valley, leading to a long and elegant finish.
A wine with a unique personality , Adamantis is one of the flagships of Alto Adige production and the flagship of the Isarco Valley, one of Europe's most renowned mountain viticulture areas. The vineyards can reach altitudes of up to 1,000 meters, with slopes reaching 60%, 90% terraced, and cultivated almost entirely by hand. In short, "heroic viticulture, carried out with passion by our members, who own an average of just under a hectare each. This is why Adamantis best represents the value of our terroir: meticulous selection, precision in the vineyard, and stylistic continuity."

If Adamantis is the standard-bearer of Cantina Valle Isarco, the other wines produced by the cooperative founded in 1961 are no less so: the 2023 Grüner Veltliner was just placed 30th in the “Best Buys 2025” ranking of the American magazine Wine Enthusiast , dedicated to wines under 20 dollars with a score above 90, while the Kerner from the Aristos line obtained the Tre Bicchieri from the Gambero Rosso 2026 Vini d'Italia guide, the 5 Grappoli di Bibenda il Faccino di Doctor Wine awarded by the Essential Guide to Italian Wines. This confirms the high level of quality that guides the philosophy of the winery and its 135 members, who cultivate 150 hectares spread across 11 municipalities between Bolzano (Bolzano) and Bressanone (Bolzano). They produce 950,000 bottles annually, a total of 32 labels, 95% of which are white. Revenue stands at €7.8 million, with 85% coming from the Italian HORECA channel and 15% from abroad.