Vernatsch Cup 2008 shows the wine's versatility

In order to put more emphasis on how the Vernatsch wines are bound to their place of origin and how versatile they are, the wines -for the first time- were tasted and rated separately according to their place of origin and their type. Additionally, a new category, called "The other Vernatsch" was brought to life, in which Vernatsch wines of older vintages are tasted.

The highlight of this year's fifth Vernatsch Cup was the announcement of the "Vernatsch of the year" and the Vernatsch gala that followed. The Vernatsch did, without any doubt, convince the guests of its versatility. Farmhouse bacon from South Tyrol was served as an appetizer and later, the Vigilius cooks, under head chef Hans-Peter Pinkowsky, showed their mastery in cooking. Delicacies from the Asian, Italian and South Tyrol's cuisine were served to the Vernatsch of the year and assorted well with each other.

"We are mixing the Vernatsch with international cuisine and this way show what is possible", emphasizes Othmar Kiem, wine journalist and promoter of the Vernatsch Cup. "The Vernatsch wine is a traditional one and it is very fashionable again. It is so well-liked because it is mild and fruity."

The Vernatsch Cup in South Tyrol was established four years ago in order to promote the high quality of the Vernatsch wines and this year is the fifth time it is taking place. Ulrich Ladurner, entrepreneur and owner of the Vigilius mountain resort, is, himself a declared Vernatsch-fan and he was the one who had the idea of the Cup in the first place.

The following wines were awarded "Vernatsch of the year 2008":

in the category Kalterersee

• South Tyrol's Kalterersee selection 2007 - winery St. Pauls
• South Tyrol's Kalterersee selection classico superiore Pfarrhof 2007 - winery Kaltern

in the category South Tyrol's Shiava Grigia

• South Tyrol's Shiava Grigia Kaltenburg 2007 - Josef Brigl

in the category South Tyrol's Vernatsch

• South Tyrol's Vernatsch Galea 2007 - winery Nals Margreid

in the category Meraner

• South Tyrol's Meraner Schickenburg 2007 - Burggräfler winery

in the category St. Magdalener

• South Tyrol St. Madgalener classico 2007 - Christian Plattner, Ansitz Waldgries
• South Tyrol St. Magdalener 2007 - winery H. Lun

and in the category "The other Vernatsch"

• South Tyrol St. Magdalener Häusler 2006 - winery Terlan