Overview Estate Owned by: Herbert, Hilde and Christof Tiefenbrunner Wine Region: Trentino Alto-Adige Winemaker: Christof Tiefenbrunner and Stefan Rohregger Total Acreage Under Vine: 100 Estate Founded: 1848 Winery Production: 750,000 Bottles

Location The winery is located in Entiklar, a hamlet belonging to the town of Kurtatsch in the South Tyrolean province of Bozen. Tiefenbrunner’s vineyards are located along the enchanting Sudtyroler Weinstrasse, the wine route of South Tyrol. The estate produces about 700,000 bottles per year, 70% of them contain fine and zesty whites, the remaining 30% are lively and elegant red wines.

History The estate has belonged to the family since Founded in 1848, the Tiefenbrunner Castle Turmhof Winery owes its name to the ancient castle that hosts the Tiefenbrunner family. Great wines have been produced at Castle Turmhof for at least 300 years.

History Hilde and Herbert Tiefenbrunner set off a new direction in 1968 with the opening of a wine outlet at the Turmhof. Wines intended for sale off the premises were now bottled. The reputation of this house has only grown. Herbert’s son Christof direct the significant and extensive winemaking that has kept this winery in the elite group of the zone.

Philosophy The philosophy of the family, in the vineyards as well as in the cellar, is to relentlessly improve the grape quality and to highlight the varietal character of each wine.

Owners Christian and Herbert Tiefenbrunner are the father and son team behind the modern day Tiefenbrunner winery. Born in Bolzano in 1965, Christof Tiefenbrunner attended the Commercial School in the Alto Adige region at Ora, followed by the Laimburg School of Agriculture Horticulture and Viticulture. Christof’s winemaking training also included three months at the Castello di Volpaia in Tuscany in 1985, and three months at a winery at Augsburg, Germany in 1983.

Key Selling Points 1.Benchmark producer. 2.Internationally acclaimed winery. 3.Wines pair well with food 4.Alto Adige wines share profile with Austrian styles, and their precision and elegance are well placed on many wines lists. 5.Incredible value for the money should be the key positioning for the core whites in a very crowded category. 6.Strategic offerings of the Castel Trumhof and Linticlarus wines should be made to top on premise accounts, particularly but not exclusively those with Italian focus.

Distribution Channel On Premise: 50% Off Premise: 50% Varietal Composition 100% Pinot Grigio100% Pinot Bianco100% Chardonnay Competitive Set RIFF by Lageder (Dalla Terra) $11 Pighin (Kobrand) $13 Barone Fini (Deutsch) $13 Abbazia di Novacella (Vias) $19 J.Hofstätter (DSWE) $15-16 Alois Lageder $15 Cantina Terlano (Banville & Jones) $18 Elena Walch (var. direct) $15 J.Hofstätter (DSWE) $15-16 Alois Lageder $15 J.Hofstätter (DSWE) $15-16 Cantina Terlano (Banville & Jones) $18 Elena Walch (var. direct) $15 SRP: $14.99SRP: $15.99SRP: $14.99 PricingMin. SRP: $13.99Min. SRP: $14.99Min. SRP: $13.99 BTG: $10BTG: $11BTG: $10 Wine List: $30-35Wine List: $30-40Wine List: $30-35 Chardonnay Alto Adige DOCPinot Bianco Alto Adige DOCPinot Grigio della Venezia IGT

Building The Brand 1.Vineyards located from the valley floor up to the highest in the valley, planted with the most optimal variety for that elevation, soil type and exposure. 2.The winery relies entirely on its own hydroelectric power source, completely off the grid. 3.Training systems are both modern (guyot) and traditional (pergola), again depending on variety and exposures. 4.Famous for their Muller Thurgau ‘Feldmarschall’, cultivated at 3,280 ft above sea level, one of the highest vineyards in Europe.

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT 100% Pinot Grigio This wine radiates youthfulness and purity of fruit, achieved through stainless steel fermentation and the use of a cork-free closure. Aromas of fresh pears, white flowers and candied citrus. Dry on the palate with a richness backed by crisp acidity and a long finish. This versatile wine pairs perfectly with grilled fare, from fish and vegetables to veal and poultry.

Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC 100% Pinot Bianco Displays floral and green apple aromas on the nose. Its zesty acidity is complemented by a creamy minerality which carries through to its fine, harmonious finish. An excellent choice for all sorts of appetizers, as well as asparagus dishes, seafood, grilled poultry, and fresh sheep’s or cow’s milk cheeses.

Gewürztraminer Alto Adige DOC 100% Gewürztraminer Vinified in a combination of stainless steel tanks and cement vats, the wine is matured on the fine lees for extra depth of character. Bouquet of stone fruit such as peaches complemented by delicate notes of honey, sage, rose petals and exotic spices. A full- bodied and harmonious white with a long finish. It pairs especially well with Asian dishes, shellfish and even goose liver pâté.

Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 100% Chardonnay Aromas of citrus fruit and fresh pear. On the palate, this youthful wine is pure, clean and creamy with a well-balanced acidity and lingering finish. The citrus flavors make this wine ideally suited for buttery fish dishes such as seared scallops in truffle oil.

Feldmarschall Müller-Thurgau Alto Adige DOC 100% Müller-Thurgau The wine is named after Franz Philipp Freiherr von Fenner zu Fennberg, founder of the Austrian Kaiserjäger (soldiers of the Austrian emperor). Aromas of ripe peaches, crisp green apples and jasmine tea. On the palate, this elegant wine boasts a rich profile and bright acidity which gives it incredible finesse. Pairs well with bacon-wrapped grilled shrimp, layered couscous dishes, roast veal or stuffed cornish game hens.

Kirchleiten Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC 100% Sauvignon Blanc A portion of the wine is matured in large oak casks on the fine lees for six months, while a multi vessel approach (steel, wood, and cement). Aromas of citrus, fresh cut grass, sage, and mint while the wine’s minerality and refreshing acidity are evident on the palate. A perfect choice for full flavored garden salads topped with goat cheese, grilled asparagus, seafood antipasti, or lump crab cakes with lemon drizzle.

Linticlarus Pinot Nero Riserva Alto Adige DOC 100% Pinot Nero Linticlarus is the ancient Latin name for the village of Entiklar (near Cortaccia), where this historic family-owned winery is based. Aromas of black cherry, wild berries and violets. On the palate, the wine achieves perfect structural balance: light-bodied with refreshing acidity, fine-grained tannins and silky texture. Pairs beautifully with entrees such as grilled pork and apple chutney, egg noodles with roasted duck or grilled balsamic vegetables.

Castel Turmhof Lagrein Alto Adige DOC 100% Lagrein Named after the estate castle which dates back to the 12th century. This wine is bursting with ripe dark cherry and blackberry aromas with mocha undertones. On the palate, the soft tannins and vibrant acidity make this wine quite versatile. Pair with roasted beet, blue cheese and toasted walnut salad or grilled pork chops topped with caramelized apples.

Linticlarus Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige DOC 100% Lagrein The name “Linticlarus” is taken from the name of the former Roman fortress "castrum linticlar" in Entiklar. Aromas of wild berries. Fine grained, ripe tannins accompany it's good acidity level, and give the wine elegance and persistence. A fine round finish.