San Thoma is Pravis's Muller-Thurgau from Trentino, offering a fragrant mountain-grown white with a gently rounded texture. The estate's Valle dei Laghi setting provides the backdrop for a familiar northern European grape interpreted in an Italian context. Citrus, tropical hints and a mineral finish make it a versatile partner for lighter dishes.
- Aromas: Grapefruit and passionfruit notes, with a waxy impression adding subtle texture to the aromatic profile rather than a strongly sweet floral perfume.
- Palate: Soft yet structured, with fruit balanced by freshness and a mineral finish. The palate is rounded enough to feel satisfying without becoming heavy.
- Style: A dry, medium-bodied Muller-Thurgau with aromatic lift, gentle texture and a food-friendly balance between fruit and freshness.
- Winemaking: Made from Muller-Thurgau for the San Thoma expression. The approach centres on the variety's aromatic fruit and the wine's rounded, mineral-edged palate rather than an overtly woody or powerful style.
- Cellaring: Enjoy now. Prioritise drinking over further ageing, as delicate fruit can fade with time.
- Food Pairing: Grilled fish, chicken salad, prawns, a vegetable tart or gently seasoned risotto; lighter dishes allow the citrus and tropical hints to show.
If you enjoy aromatic whites with a soft landing on the palate, San Thoma is worth a try. It offers plenty of fragrance without making dinner complicated. A lovely mountain-white alternative when you fancy moving beyond the usual Sauvignon or Pinot Grigio. Serve cool rather than ice cold, allowing the fragrance and texture to show more clearly in the glass.
Pravis
Between the Brenta Dolomites and Lake Garda, Pravis draws its character from Trentino’s Valle dei Laghi. Founded by Domenico, Gianni and Mario, the estate places the grower’s relationship with small vineyard plots at the centre of its work. The next generation, including Domenico’s daughters Giulia and Erika, contributes across the vineyard and cellar. Its diverse plantings include Nosiola, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Kerner, Schiava, Franconia and Pinot Nero, alongside varieties used for more substantial red blends.
Pravis combines that regional heritage with a keen interest in the future of viticulture. Its disease-resistant varieties, including Solaris, Souvignier Gris and Johanniter, offer a different route to wines from the mountain landscape. The underground cellar and use of gravity reflect an approach shaped by the surroundings, while traditional-method sparkling wine adds another dimension to the range. Fresh whites, characterful local reds and ambitious blends such as Fratagranda make this an estate worth exploring across styles. Pravis’s distinction lies in the meeting of family continuity, Trentino’s diverse grapes and a practical willingness to experiment.
