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Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2008 Giovanelli
Sauvignon Blanc (Alto Adige). This is a
gorgeous cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc with incredible
aromatic intensity. Sophisticated and well crafted, this
the shows tones of white flower, exotic fruit, citrus and
jasmine. The mouthfeel is bold, smooth and silky. Omniwines
Distribution. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $NA
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Andriano 2010 Andrius Sauvignon Blanc
(Alto Adige). Beautifully fragrant and intense,
this bright Sauvignon Blanc lends cool-climate aromas
of tangerine skin, chopped basil, yellow fruit, citrus, tomato
leaf and a touch of exotic fruit. The wine’s texture
is creamy and rich. Banville & Jones Wine Merchants.
—M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $47
90
Andriano 2010 Movado Gewürztraminer
(Alto Adige). This is a pure expression of
Gewürztraminer that opens with a sweet and floral bouquet
of honeysuckle, peach, white rose and jasmine.
The wine closes with a sweet, creamy feeling and a playful
touch of candied fruit. Banville & Jones Wine Merchants.
—M.L.
abv: 15% Price: $47
90
Cantina Terlano 2010 Lunare Gewürztraminer
(Alto Adige). A big, bold expression of
Gewürztraminer that opens with bright aromas of natural
rubber, passion fruit and candied fruit. It shows huge
intensity and a touch of silky sweetness on the close.
Banville & Jones Wine Merchants. —M.L.
abv: 15% Price: $60
90
Elena Walch 2010 Kastelaz Pinot Bianco
(Alto Adige). This is a well-priced Pinot Bianco
that opens with a clean, bright bouquet of melon,
pear, stone fruit and white flower. It offers impressive
smoothness of texture and a bright, food-friendly disposition.
Artisan Wines, Inc. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $22
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Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2008 Giovanelli
Chardonnay (Alto Adige). This cool-climate
Chardonnay offers beautiful aromas of white peach,
honey, apricot and exotic fruit. It’s silky but fresh mouthfeel
should pair with shellfish or sophisticated Thai dishes.
Very nice. Omniwines Distribution. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $NA
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Kellerei St. Pauls 2008 Passion Riserva
Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige). Aged in large oak
casks, this gorgeous Pinot Bianco shows lively aromas
of white flower, pear, Golden Delicious apple and stone
fruit. It’s a tight, well-compacted wine, with enormous
length and elegance on the finish. Tesori Wines. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $33
90
Niedermayr Josef 2009 Hof Zu Pramol
(Alto Adige). A 50-50 blend of Pinot Bianco
and Chardonnay, this offers enormous intensity both in
terms of its aromas and its natural structure. It shows
soft, enduring tones of stone fruit, honey and exotic
fruit, and there’s a bright touch of acidity on the close
that pulls the wine nicely together. Opici Wines. —M.L.
abv: 13% Price: $27
90
Weingut Niklas 2010 Pinot Bianco (Alto
Adige). This lovely Pinot Bianco offers a
smooth, creamy texture backed by long aromas of melon,
peach and pear. The wine finishes spicy and tangy.
Oliver McCrum Wines. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $23
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Abbazia di Novacella 2010 Sylvaner (Alto
Adige). Fresh and bright, this has bold aromas
of stone fruit, tangerine, white flower and honeysuckle.
A drying mineral note at the back adds backbone. Vintage
Epicure. —M.L.
abv: 13% Price: $20
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Abbazia di Novacella 2010 Praepositus
Sylvaner (Alto Adige). Aromas of honey,
passion fruit, peach and natural rubber appear on the
nose. There’s a soapy, floral element as well but the wine
ultimately ends on a dry, crisp note. Vintage Epicure.
—M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $28
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Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries
2010 Dellago Pinot Bianco
(Alto Adige). This cool-climate expression shows
exceptionally-beautiful tones of peach, melon and pear.
A tiny percentage of the wine is aged in French barrel.
This is a fantastic white wine to pair with fish, white
meat or vegetables.. Match Wines USA. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $22
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Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries
2010 Mock Sauvignon (Alto
Adige). This opens with bright, tangy aromas of sage,
rosemary, tomato leaf and exotic fruit. The wine shows
an exceptionally-intense herb and menthol element on
the finish. Match Wines USA. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $26
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Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
2010 Sanct Valentin Gewürztraminer
(Alto Adige). The thick, oily texture is backed by
aroflavors of stone fruit, honeysuckle and passion fruit.
This is a generous and bold wine. Martin Scott Wines.
—M.L.
abv: 14.5% Price: $38
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Colterenzio 2011 Altkirch Chardonnay
(Alto Adige). Bold and sassy, this has defined
aromas of lemon zest, melon, peach and white almond.
There’s a note of spice on the close and the wine should
pair with Thai basil curry in coconut milk. Empire Merchants.
Editors’ Choice. —M.L.
abv: 13% Price: $15
88
Kuenhof 2010 Grüner Veltliner (Alto
Adige). White almond, pressed rose, natural
rubber, exotic fruit and tangy spice characterize
this Grüner Veltliner. It’s thickly textured, with tangy
freshness on the close. Petit Pois. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $NA
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St. Pauls 2010 Egg Leiten Pinot Grigio
(Alto Adige). This is a beautifully fragrant Pinot
Grigio, with a sharp, tangy, brightly-acidic finish. It’s
characterized by peach, melon and citrus and the high
alcohol does not go totally unnoticed. Tesori Wines.
—M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $NA
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Tenuta H.Lentsch 2009 Muskatell (Alto
Adige). A fragrant, pure expression of Moscato
Giallo, this is a slightly-sweet wine to drink as a
hot-afternoon apéritif. The bouquet is generous and
bold, with persistent aromas of yellow rose, acacia,
honeysuckle and peach. All that sweet intensity is held
in line by a pretty mineral endnote. New Amsterdam
Imports. —M.L.
abv: 12.5% Price: $22
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Tenuta Klaus Lentsch 2009 Eichberg
Grüner Veltliner (Alto Adige). This bright
and lively wine offers aromas of flower, honey, papaya,
mango and stone fruit. The finish is smooth and silky.
New Amsterdam Imports. —M.L.
abv: 13% Price: $30
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Abbazia di Novacella 2010 Kerner (Alto
Adige). Lemon soda, powdered candy, peach
and white flower characterize the nose of this bright
Kerner. There’s a touch of saccharine sweetness on
the close followed by crisp freshness. Vintage Epicure.
—M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $20
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Abbazia di Novacella 2009 Praepositus
Grüner Veltliner (Alto Adige). This opens
with bold aromas of Golden Delicious apple, vanilla,
yellow rose, pear and white almond. The mouthfeel is
oily and dense, with a touch of sweet spice. Vintage Epicure.
—M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $28
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Cantina Produttori Bolzano S. Maddalena/Gries
2010 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige).
Cool-climate northern Italian whites show exceptional
fragrant or floral qualities. Tones of jasmine and peach
blossom are evident in this crips, easy-drinking Pinot
Grigio. Match Wines USA. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $17
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Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano
2010 Lahn Sauvignon (Alto Adige). To
preserve the freshness of its aromas, this was aged only
in stainless steel . This bright Sauvignon delivers a spicy,
fresh finish with lasting tones of white flower, peach and
wild sage. Martin Scott Wines. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $20
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Cantina Valle Isarco 2010 Aristos Kerner
(Alto Adige). This is a rare example of Italianmade
Kerner that opens with mineral, smoky granite
and loads of soft peach. It delivers a tangy, etched quality
overall, with a playful layer of sweetness. Vinity Wine
Company. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $28
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Colterenzio 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto
Adige). Great for easy sipping or cocktails on
a hot afternoon, this fragrant Pinot Grigio delivers cut
grass, citrus, wild flower and a fresh, tangy close. Empire
Merchants. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $16
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