"The ancient monastery of Muri-Gries, located just south of the Bremmer Pass in Süd Tyrol is the source for a bevy of clean, complex and classy wines made from the traditional grapes of this beautiful region. Muri-Gries remains a working Benedictine monastery, which was originally built in the late eleventh century as a fortress. In the fourteenth century, the fortress was donated to a local group of monks and converted into a monastery. Brothers of the Benedictine order arrived here from neighboring Switzerland in 1845 to take up residence in the recently abandoned site, and immediately brought their more sophisticated viticultural approach to the monastery's wines. Muri-Gries began to produce DOC wines in 1947, and since then the monastery has won local fame for the high quality of its wines, and is now becoming well-known to Italian wine-loving insiders throughout Europe and the US."
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Vinous Media 90 "Bright orange pink. Banana, anise and balsamic oils on the nose and in the mouth. Saline and classically dry with harmonious but zingy
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"An aromatic Pinot Grigio with hints of Poire William and mint in the bouquet. Fresh and tangy on the palate with a long finish. A
Vinous Media 90 "Bright pink-red. Aromas of herbs and flowers complement subdued notes of red fruit. Then bright and floral in the mouth, with nice juicy
Robert Parker 90 "With respect to the white wines, the 2012 Pinot Grigio is a surprisingly intense, medium-bodied, vibrant, fresh white with good acidity and a
Robert Parker 89 "The 2013 Pinot Grigio Alto Adige was aged five months in stainless steel and 25% spent time in large neutral oak ovals (called
Vinous Media 91 "Bright deep pink. Inviting aromas of blackberry, redcurrant and plum, plus a slight flinty quality. The palate offers excellent cut and precision, with
"An aromatic Pinot Grigio with hints of Poire William and mint in the bouquet. Fresh and tangy on the palate with a long finish. A
Vinous Media 90 "Bright pink-red. Aromas and flavors of rose, violet, licorice, flint and red cherry are juicy, fresh and meaty. Big, solid Rosato showcasing just
Vinous Media 88 "The 2015 Pinot Grigio is another attractive, open-knit white from Muri-Gries with plenty of near term appeal. Dried pear, white pepper and spice
"An aromatic Pinot Grigio with hints of Poire William and mint in the bouquet. Fresh and tangy on the palate with a long finish. A
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