Georg Mumelter's farm, Griesbauerhof, is situated outside Bolzano, the principal city of the Alto Adige. His tiny cellar is underneath the house, with the vineyards just outside. Mumelter is meticulous and quiet; his wines show great character and are exceedingly well-made. Santa Maddalena is Mumelter's calling-card. This delicious berry-ish red is Italy's answer to Beaujolais. Made of Schiava (in German, Vernatsch) with a small amount of Lagrein, this wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel. It is a pale red color with an aroma of strawberries and tomato leaf, very appetizing; the palate is bigger and more assertive than the color would suggest but still very drinkable. A faint hint of apple-skin bitterness on the finish adds to its appeal with food. It is delicious paired with most any pork dish, especially ham. Also wonderful with grilled salmon.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Erik Banti "Carato" Toscana View Price
2011 Marchesi de' Frescobaldi "Castiglioni" Chianti (Elsewhere $16) $9.99
Montechiara Prosecco $9.99
2008 Caiarossa "Pergolaia" Toscana $24.99
2006 Friggiali Brunello di Montalcino (Elsewhere $50+) $29.99
