Garlider Muller Thurgau 2020

Eisacktal, Alto Adige, Italy 

Garlider Muller Thurgau is an excellent example of this varietal from the Alto Adige region in the northeast of Italy. In Feldthurns, which lies just above Klausen, nestles the winery Garlider which has a breathtaking view over the whole of the Eisack valley and is surrounded by the impressive mountains of South Tyrol. Christian Kerschbaumer, his parents, his wife Veronika, and their children Anna, Elisa, Philipp, and Manuela cultivate his 4 hectares of vineyards and produce five excellent white wines and one red variety – the only Pinot Noir grown in the South Tyrolean Eisack valley. 

The original Garlider family established their farm in 1489. Christian’s great-grandfather purchased the Garlider farm in the early 1900s, and the family has cultivated the land ever since. The estate was officially certified organic in 2009. Vineyards are between 1,620 and 2,400 feet in altitude and are all south-facing, which means warm days and chilly evenings, perfect for white grapes. Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented in indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks. White wines are aged in a tank and lightly filtered at bottling. 

Garlider Müller Thurgau has a greenish to pale yellow color. The bouquet is flowery and reminiscent of grass and nutmeg. It offers a fresh aromatic flavor of apple, stone fruit, and floral notes.

Enjoy Garlider Muller Thurgau with filet of sole, grilled chicken, fruit salads and mild cheeses.