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Muri-Gries Convento, an extraordinary winery located in a district of Bolzano called Muri Gries, in the area of a monastery of great antiquity, where Benedictine monks have been living since the XIX century.

A magnificent farm run by the monastery brothers consist of 30 hectares of vineyards and 52 hectares of orchards.

As it was emphasized by the abbot of Muri Gries, Benno Malferis, wine and religion have been always indissolubly united.

Similarly, monasteries have always played a part in the development of the wine growing sector.Also, thanks to care and diligence of the secular people among whom is also an enologist and agronomist, the vineyards of the monastery produce excellent grapes that subsequently are transformed into wines, typical of the region of Alto Adige.

These are native wines like Santa Maddalena from the indigenous grape variety of Schiava, more straightforward Lagrein from the grape variety called with the same name, typical white Gewurztraminer, Sylvaner and Muller Thurgau. Precision and honesty capture the ethos of the friars.

Their wines are the best proof of these values and for those wine lovers who are enthusiasts of the wines coming from mountainous and picturesque surroundings of Bolzano - a guarantee of quality.

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  • Pinot Nero - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Muri-Gries Cantina Convento
    2. Region:
      Alto Adige
    3. Grape:
      Pinot Nero
    4. Classification:
      DOC
    5. Vintage:
      2019
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    A dry red wine of Pinot Nero. An elegant, extremely subtle and delicate wine that can satisfy expectations of Pinot Nero lovers. It comes from the vineyards situated 200-420 meters above sea level near Appiano. Part of the wine was matured in French oak casks with capacity 3000-5000l. Velvety tannins, freshness and crispy fruit make it delightful to drink this well-made Pinot Noir which can satisfy the taste of connoisseurs, even if  was not made in France. 

    Color: saturated ruby red, shimmering.
    Aroma: rich, notes of fresh cherry, black currant, blackberry, raspberry; delicately ethereal; a hint of bay leaf, tarragon.
    Flavor: elegant, fresh, full.
    Food matching: excellent with roast meats, lamb and pork chops, with fish and meats.
    Serving temperature: 13°/15°C.
    Alcohol content: 13,5%.

  • Pinot Nero - Italian wine wine dry
    Pinot Nero
    Muri-Gries Cantina Convento - Alto Adige
    Pinot Nero
    DOC - 2019 - 0.75 l
  • Pinot Grigio - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Muri-Gries Cantina Convento
    2. Region:
      Alto Adige
    3. Grape:
      Pinot Grigio (100%)
    4. Classification:
      DOC
    5. Vintage:
      2020
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    Dry white wine of Pinot Grigio. It comes from the zone located near Bolzano, between the Isarco and Adige rivers. Vineyards situated 260 meters above sea level or even higher and sedimentary calcareous soils make the local Pinot Grigio wines are of intense structure and rich aromas. The vinification process is done in stainless steel tanks.  A well-structured, strong and elegant wine.

    Color: straw yellow with greenish reflections.
    Aroma: complex, notes of fresh fruit, ripe Williams pear, mint, balm, black tea, a hint of butter and almond.
    Flavor: full, rich, creamy, elegant.
    Food matching: excellent with tomato sauces, vegetable lasagna, pumpkin soup, potatoes au gratin, soft pecorino cheese.
    Serving temperature: 12°/14°C.
    Alcohol content: 13,5%.

  • Pinot Grigio - Italian wine wine dry
    Pinot Grigio
    Muri-Gries Cantina Convento - Alto Adige
    Pinot Grigio (100%)
    DOC - 2020 - 0.75 l
  • Chardonnay - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Muri-Gries Cantina Convento
    2. Region:
      Alto Adige
    3. Grape:
      Chardonnay (100%)
    4. Classification:
      DOC
    5. Vintage:
      2020
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    Dry white wine of Chardonnay. It comes from the Appiano zone near Bolzano characterized by a richness of hill-side vineyards situated 420-500 meters above sea level. This international grape variety is often associated with barrel-aged wines, scenting and reminding of dull vanilla. Muri Gries' Chardonnay differs radically from these aged in wood. This is crystal clear, with aromas of exotic fruits, citrus and with delicate note of dry hay.

    Elegant and fresh. 

    Color: intense straw yellow with greenish reflections.
    Aroma: fruity, notes of banana, citrus and dried hay.
    Flavor: full, rich, fresh.
    Food matching: excellent with lasagna with spinach and ricotta, delicate pasta sauces, roast chicken breast, delicate fish.
    Serving temperature: 12°/14°C.
    Alcohol content: 13,5%.

  • Chardonnay - Italian wine wine dry
    Chardonnay
    Muri-Gries Cantina Convento - Alto Adige
    Chardonnay (100%)
    DOC - 2020 - 0.75 l
  • Gewürztraminer - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Muri-Gries Cantina Convento
    2. Region:
      Alto Adige
    3. Grape:
      Gewürztraminer (100%)
    4. Classification:
      DOC
    5. Vintage:
      2020
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    Dry white wine from the indigenous Gewürztraminer grape. This is called Aromatic Traminer, and its name comes from the village, from which it derives - Tramin, in Italian called Termeno. From the German Gewürze means spicy, aromatic.This belongs to a small group of wines made from aromatic grape varieties, with a strong scent, characterized by a lychee fruit aftertaste and a high alcohol content.

    Color: golden-yellow.
    Aroma: intense, notes of rose petals, cloves, lychee fruit, notes of smoked meats such as Shpek.
    Flavor: full, fresh, elegant.
    Food matching: highly seasoned dishes, especially roast chicken with spices, stewed beef, Asian cuisine.
    Serving temperature: 13°/15°C.
    Alcohol content: 14.5%.

  • Gewürztraminer - Italian wine wine dry
    Gewürztraminer
    Muri-Gries Cantina Convento - Alto Adige
    Gewürztraminer (100%)
    DOC - 2020 - 0.75 l
  • Lagrein Kretzer - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Muri-Gries Cantina Convento
    2. Region:
      Alto Adige
    3. Grape:
      Lagrein (100%)
    4. Classification:
      DOC
    5. Vintage:
      2018
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    A dry pink wine. The only pink wine in the whole range of our producer made from Alto Adige’s native red grape variety, Lagrein. The Kretzer is a pink version of this wine which was subjected to a careful process of vinification consisting in using fermentation method as for white wine for a few days in the temperature higher than 15°C, and also the Saignee method. It is a short maceration or contact of the skins with the must to obtain a beautiful shimmering pink color.

    Color: light cherry, shimmering.
    Aroma: fruity, notes of cherry, red currant.
    Flavor: fresh, delicately dry, full.
    Food matching: excellent with cured meats like speck or mortadella, with pasta and risotto, pizza, shrimp cocktail, delicate fish.
    Serving temperature: 10°/12°C.
    Alcohol content: 13%.

  • Lagrein Kretzer - Italian wine wine dry
    Lagrein Kretzer
    Muri-Gries Cantina Convento - Alto Adige
    Lagrein (100%)
    DOC - 2018 - 0.75 l
  • Schiava Grigia - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Muri-Gries Cantina Convento
    2. Region:
      Alto Adige
    3. Grape:
      Schiava Grigia (100%)
    4. Classification:
      DOC
    5. Vintage:
      2020
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    A dry red wine of native Alto Adige grape Schiava Grigia. This is one of the varieties that dominate in the whole region of Schiava, the name comes from the Italian word grigia - grey. This grape variety originating from vineyards situated 260-420 meters above sea level near Bolzano and Appiano provides a delicate wine with aromas of fresh cherry, slightly almond in the finish and above all matching well with the dishes of the local cuisine, often similar to Polish culinary tastes. A typical wine of Alto Adige, light, fruity and well-structured.   

    Color: ruby red with purple reflections.
    Aroma: rich, fruity, notes of cherry, cinnamon, marzipan.
    Flavor: pleasantly dry, soft, light.
    Food matching: excellent with roast meats, crumbled chops, tripe.
    Serving temperature: 12°/14°C.
    Alcohol content: 12,5%.

  • Schiava Grigia - Italian wine wine dry
    Schiava Grigia
    Muri-Gries Cantina Convento - Alto Adige
    Schiava Grigia (100%)
    DOC - 2020 - 0.75 l
  • Lago di Caldaro Scelto - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Muri-Gries Cantina Convento
    2. Region:
      Alto Adige
    3. Grape:
      Schiava Gentile (100%)
    4. Classification:
      DOC
    5. Vintage:
      2020
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    Dry red wine with native grape Schiava Gentile. It is a typical red grape variety of the region of Alto Adige. The area of Lago di Caldaro Scelto is the classic growing zone of Schiava and means special selection of grapes grown in the hilly vineyards located around the towns of Apiano and Caldaro. The name of the grape from the Italian Schiava means slave and associate it with the fact that in the past its vine was linked to a wooden pole. Extremely pleasant, delighting by freshness of fruit, light with strong character.

    Color: light ruby red.
    Aroma: delicate, rich, notes of cherry, violet, walnut.
    Flavor: gentle, soft, with almond finish .
    Food matching: goes well with cured meats such as speck, also with fresh cheese, pizza, canderli with speck.
    Serving temperature: 12°/14ºC.
    Alcohol: 12,5%​.

  • Lago di Caldaro Scelto - Italian wine wine dry
    Lago di Caldaro Scelto
    Muri-Gries Cantina Convento - Alto Adige
    Schiava Gentile (100%)
    DOC - 2020 - 0.75 l
  • Santa Maddalena - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Muri-Gries Cantina Convento
    2. Region:
      Alto Adige
    3. Grape:
      Schiava Gentile (93%), Lagrein (7%)
    4. Classification:
      DOC
    5. Vintage:
      2018
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    Dry red wine of the native Schiava Gentile and Lagrein grapes. Santa Maddalena is a district of Bolzano, which is considered as the best area for growing strain Schiava. Wine originating from these areas has good fruit and a hint of a good structure. Delicately marked tannins combine well with freshness of the wine.

    Color: dark ruby red.
    Aroma: notes of ripe cherries, plums, raspberries, dark chocolate.
    Flavor: gentle, soft.
    Food matching: very good to roast red meats, goes well with most dishes.
    Serving temperature: 12°/14º C.
    Alcohol content: 12.5% ​​

  • Santa Maddalena - Italian wine wine dry
    Santa Maddalena
    Muri-Gries Cantina Convento - Alto Adige
    Schiava Gentile (93%), Lagrein (7%)
    DOC - 2018 - 0.75 l
  • Lagrein - Italian wine wine dry
    1. Producer:
      Muri-Gries Cantina Convento
    2. Region:
      Alto Adige
    3. Grape:
      Lagrein (100%)
    4. Classification:
      DOC
    5. Vintage:
      2018
    6. Capacity:
      0.75 l

    Dry red wine from the indigenous Lagrein grape. Name comes from the Latin Lagenaria, which means barrel-shaped tank for wine, made of terracotta. Lagrein is a wine with a strong structure, also thanks to half-year aging in large wooden barrels. Lagrein is a wine with a relatively low tannic note and rich aroma. Very nice flavor, with a velvety texture and nicely marked fruit.

    Color: intensely purple.
    Aroma: notes of violets, ripe plum, clove, chocolate.
    Flavor: velvety, soft, fresh
    Food matching: very good for dishes based on venison, roast meats, grilled meats.
    Serving temperature: 14°/16ºC.
    Alcohol content: 13%.

  • Lagrein - Italian wine wine dry
    Lagrein
    Muri-Gries Cantina Convento - Alto Adige
    Lagrein (100%)
    DOC - 2018 - 0.75 l