We had a fantastic tasting last week with Christof Tiefenbrunner, owner of one of Alto Adige’s most respected wine estates. Thirty keen tasters joined us at The Jericho Wine Rooms, where we learned about the mountain terroir that gives the Tiefenbrunner wines their unique character.

Tiefenbrunner Merus Pinot Grigio 2023 – our first wine was a real surprise to many tasters, showing them what Pinot Grigio tastes like at its best. Many around the room said it was the best example of this grape that they’d ever tasted, with its expressive stone fruit notes and bright, refreshing acidity.

Tiefenbrunner Anna Weissburgunder 2022 – Weissburgunder, or Pinot Blanc, is an often overlooked grape variety. This example was dry, textured and slightly savoury. A gastronomic wine that we all thought would really shine when paired with the right dishes.

Tiefenbrunner Merus Gewurztraminer 2023 – An Italian style of Gewurztraminer which is lighter, fresher and less oily than many Alsatian examples – and much more drinkable for it!

Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Sauvignon Blanc 2021 – This was a Sauvignon Blanc unlike many of us were used to. With ripe grapefruit flavours and a deliciously complex struck-match character it was utterly gorgeous.

Tiefenbrunner Merus Vernatsch 2022 – A quick diversion into red wine brought us to this Vernatsch, AKA Schiava. A light, bright red wine that we served beautifully chilled. Perfect for summer barbecues!

Tiefenbrunner Feldmarschall Von Fenner Muller Thurgau 2021 – Our final wine of the evening was one of the estate’s most iconic. The Feldmarschall Von Fenner vineyard is home to the highest altitude plantings of Muller Thurgau in Europe and prove the quality potential of this often maligned grape variety. The wine was complex and highly concentrated, tasting delicious now but also promising great aging potential.