The Winery
Our winery is situated in the antique wine village Cornaiano near Bolzano (South Tyrol). The Cantina Spumanti Lorenz Martini is a little family enterprise which was founded in 1985. Our sparkling wine Comitissa Pas Dosè Riserva is produced now as before by hand according to the traditional method of champagne production.
The Sparkling Wines
COMITISSA Pas Dosè Riserva
The colour is straw-yellow and luminous, the perlage is very fine and persistent. The charming bouquet reminds of honeycomb, fresh bread-crust and flint with a delicate fragrance of banana and citrus fruits. The taste is full-bodied, harmonious and persistent. Comitissa Brut Riserva is served as aperitif, with antipasti, starters as risotti or pasta and fish.
COMITISSA Riserva Gold Brut
Produced only in outstanding years and from selected grapes of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. After at least 8 years of storage on fine lees in the wine cellar, this sparkling wine matures into the noble Comitissa, whose name means "countess" in Old Latin. The Comitissa Gold Riserva captivates with its light golden yellow colour with greenish reflections, fine perlage and elegance.
The nose is reminiscent of fresh hazelnuts, white peach, white flowers, quince, candied fruit, honey and brioche. On the palate, vertical, juicy, fresh for its age with a harmonious acidity, a crisp carbonic acidity, rich in flavour, salty, long lasting with a lively finish, again reminiscent of hazelnuts.
The Vineyards
Our vineyards are situated in Cornaiano, Appiano-Monte, Caldaro Bellavista and Cologna near San Genesio. We exclusively use grapes of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir which grow on 500-800m above sea-level. Despite the mediterranean climate, this regions give to our excellent product its pleasant freshness and taste.
