James Suckling 91 points. "This has so much lemon-blossom and spring-meadow freshness, it comes off as being much lighter than it really is. And the playful way it skips and hops its way across the palate underlines that. Some discreet tannins unobtrusively anchor the finish. Drink now." The vineyards are located in the Südtirol, in the Alto Adige DOC. Alto Adige is a dynamic wine growing region in Northern Italy that combines a brisk Alpine climate, mountain viticulture and complex geology, with the brilliance of Mediterranean sunshine. The grapes come from vineyards planted in calcareous clay and gravel soils at an altitude of between 250 and 550 metres above sea level, with a yield of 75 hectolitres per hectare. Made by winemaker Will Stűrz, who has been previously nominated "Italian winemaker of the Year" by the prestigious Gambero Rosso and who makes some of the best white wines in Italy. The grapes for this wine were harvested in small bins and were gently pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery. Fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 19°C. No malolactic fermentation took place, resulting in a fresh, crisp style of wine. The wine spent a brief time in stainless steel vats retaining the freshness and purity of fruit until bottled. Winery Notes: This Pinot Bianco feels fresh and rich yet dry. It has a greenish yellow to light yellow colour and light scents of green apple. Elegant and refined, fruity notes of peach, apricot, pear, elderflower, kumquat, white flowers with fine spicy notes, jasmine, mimosa. This Pinot Bianco is highly appreciated as an aperitif. It goes well with light starters, fish or white meat.
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