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The beginnings of the Wassererhof winery seem young by Italian standards, with 1996 marking the year that the family purchased the farmhouse that would one day grow into today’s winery. However, the Mock family that runs Wassererhof has a deep connection to the land and grape-growing in the region. This was a family of contadini (sharecroppers) who farmed the orchards and vineyards of Valle Isarco for generations. Their modern-day story begins in 2004, when Christoph Mock decided to begin planting Sauvignon and Pinot Blanc in the lower Isarco Valley. At the time, these varieties were not expected to excel in this location, yet due to global warming, things were changing fast. At first, the production was sold off, filling the local taverns of the region; yet by 2013, the family decided to invest in the winery and begin bottling their own wine. Today, Wassererhof produces an extensive lineup of wines through sustainable practices that display a characterful stamp of terroir and house style. They have also added Schiava and Lagrein grown within the St. Magdalener DOC, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon from Laitach near Bolzano. While many of their wines are simply pure, delicious expressions of variety, others, such as the Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva and Grauburgunder Pinot Gris, show cellaring potential. That said, Wassererhof remains one of the smaller growers and bottlers with a production that averages 55,000 bottles a year. With a bit more experience and refinement throughout the entry-level wines in the range, I believe that great things will be possible here.

From Trentino & Alto Adige: Worlds Apart (Nov 2020) by Eric Guido

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2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva

Release Price: $37

Color: Red

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