Here's a new submission from Cantina Valle Isarco. The steel-fermented 2021 Alto Adige Sauvignon Aristos has bright aromas of passion fruit and lychee, all followed by citrus, green apple and tomato leaf. This high-elevation Sauvignon Blanc (with 8,000 bo...
Lovely, perfumed nose of lilies, lime blossom, passion fruit and lychee. More citrus-peel and lightly herbaceous notes on the palate. This is full-bodied and very intense, yet there's some good acidity
100% Riesling from the monopole Clos des Capucins vineyard. Brimming with peach and apricot fruit, but also delicate notes of mandarin orange, persimmon, jasmine and chamomile. What a stunning interplay of ripe fruit, vibrant acidity and intensely salty minerality. So much drive at the finish. Still very young! 93 points - James Suckling 13.1% alcohol and 0.8 g/l residual sugar
This wine showcases a deep straw-yellow hue and a captivating nose, offering delicate hints of chamomile and bright citrus notes of lemon. On the palate, it is silky with a voluptuous body, revealing layers of fruit including orange marmalade, candied pear, and ripe yellow stone fruits. The finish is long and mouthwatering, with vibrant acidity that keeps the flavors fresh, while lingering notes of orange and yellow fruits are complemented by a subtle salinity. A beautifully balanced wine with great depth and complexity. - TA