Obermoser

Weingut Obermoser is a small family-run wine estate located in St. Magdalena, a wine village on the outskirts of Bozen (Bolzano) in South Tyrol, Italy. The estate is a member of the association Freie Weinbauern Südtirol (Free Winegrowers of South Tyrol) and produces estate-bottled wines, predominantly the red varieties St. Magdalener and Lagrein, supplemented by white wine from Sauvignon Blanc. Its vineyards cover just under 4 hectares spread across four single sites. The winery traces its name and location back to the "Obermoser-Gütl," which was purchased in 1890 by Christian J. Rottensteiner and has remained in the hands of the Rottensteiner family ever since. Today it is run by Thomas Rottensteiner, representing the fifth generation. The estate focuses on indigenous grape varieties grown in the traditional pergola system, with a clear emphasis on local wines. Its flagship wines include the St. Magdalener Classico, the Lagrein Riserva "Grafenleiten," and the Sauvignon Blanc "Fumeris." The winery has received numerous awards, including top ratings from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Wein-Plus, and a gold medal for its extraordinary 1951 vintage at the Bozner Weinkost in 1952. Obermoser sells its wines directly from the estate and through partners in Europe and internationally.

The name Obermoser in St. Magdalena appears in church records as early as 1596/1600, with mentions of "Davit Rigler zum Moser" and later "Peter Fundnaster beim Obermoser" in 1618 and "Peter Ebmacher Obermoser" in 1684. In 1777 the estate paid dues to the Bozner Heiliggeistspital. Over the centuries it passed through various owners. In 1890, Christian J. Rottensteiner purchased the "Obermoser-Gütl," bringing it into the Rottensteiner family, who still operate it today. Initially the building and vineyards were modest. From 1900, the building served as a residence for the gymnasium teacher and etymologist Georg Kötting from Kreuznach. In 1907, Franz J.C. Rottensteiner, son of Christian, bought part of the properties, and in 1912 he inherited the entire estate from his father. In 1939, Franz J.M. (Junior) Rottensteiner inherited the farm, which had grown to include Grafenleiten and other properties, but was heavily indebted until the end of World War II. His son Heinrich F. Rottensteiner took over the farm in 1977 and expanded quality and bottling, acquiring further properties in Kaltern. Since about 1997, the winery has been jointly managed by Heinrich and his son Thomas Rottensteiner. Between 2008 and 2010, the winery underwent a fundamental renovation, and in 2012 it passed to Thomas Rottensteiner through inheritance. The estate's vineyards are located in the DOC subzone St. Magdalena and in Kaltern. The original site surrounds the Obermoser farm in a southern exposure, primarily planted with Vernatsch for St. Magdalener. The "Grafenleiten" site, acquired through lease and later purchase from the Counts of Toggenburg, forms the small St. Magdalena moraine hill together with the "Rondell" site of the Glöggl-Hof. Since 1990, a large part of Grafenleiten has been vinified as a pure Lagrein Riserva. The eastern part of the hill is sandy and rich in flint; the southernmost site still has old Vernatsch vines and is vinified as the selection St. Magdalener Classico "Nobilis." An inheritance added the southern site at "Hörtenberg" on the border with Ritten, planted with Vernatsch in the lower part and Sauvignon Blanc in the upper part. In the mid-1990s, a south-east facing slope in the "Putzmauer" subzone in Kaltern am See was acquired, planted with Lagrein and Sauvignon Blanc. The winery has received numerous awards: for St. Magdalener, top scores from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Wein-Plus for the 2008 vintage, and a gold medal for the extraordinary 1951 vintage at the Bozner Weinkost in 1952. For Lagrein Riserva, awards include 2015 (Corona), 2010 (Top Hundred Golosaria), 2009 (Drei Gläser), and top ratings in 2006 and 2007 from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. The Sauvignon Blanc 2008 received a top rating from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, and the 2007 vintage was a finalist in Enogea A. Masnaghetti.

• 2012

  The winery passes to Thomas Rottensteiner through inheritance.

• 2008

  St. Magdalener 2008 receives top scores from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Wein-Plus.

• 1997

  Heinrich and his son Thomas Rottensteiner begin jointly managing the winery.

• 1990

  A large part of the Grafenleiten site begins to be vinified as a pure Lagrein Riserva.

• 1977

  Heinrich F. Rottensteiner takes over the farm and expands quality and bottling.

• 1952

  Gold medal for the extraordinary 1951 vintage at the Bozner Weinkost.

• 1939

  Franz J.M. (Junior) Rottensteiner inherits the farm, which had grown to include Grafenleiten.

• 1912

  Franz J.C. Rottensteiner inherits the entire estate from his father.

• 1907

  Franz J.C. Rottensteiner buys part of the properties.

• 1890

  Christian J. Rottensteiner purchases the Obermoser-Gütl, bringing it into the Rottensteiner family.

• 1596

  First mention of the name (Ober-)Moser in St. Magdalena church records.

Boutique family winery specializing in indigenous South Tyrolean varieties, with a focus on terroir-driven, estate-bottled wines from St. Magdalena and Kaltern.

• St. Magdalener Classico

  Indigenous red wine from Vernatsch grapes, the estate's historic flagship.

• St. Magdalener Classico Nobilis

  Selection from the southernmost site with old Vernatsch vines.

• Lagrein

  Indigenous red wine, also known as Starc Lagrein, with dark color and berry aromas.

• Grafenleiten Lagrein Riserva

  Reserve Lagrein from the Grafenleiten vineyard, aged up to 18 months in small oak barrels and barriques.

• Fumeris Sauvignon

  White wine from Sauvignon Blanc, with smoky tropical mountain minerality.

• Fresc Rosé

  Rosé from Vernatsch, fresh and fruity, ideal for summer.

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