Category Archives: Alto Adige

Sonoma State Sensory Evaluation Workshop

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Ray

Staying ahead of flaws in the cellar and quantifying perceptual differences and consumer preferences are critical to a winery’s bottom line.  Following our return from New Zealand, Sonoma State’s Wine Business Institute will partner with VESTA to again offer this … Continue reading →

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Dry white wines from Europe

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Ray

Caves Allianca, Vinho Verde DOC, Branco Unfortunately this bottle is showing some volatility. What is true to type about this wine is the petillance, light body and high acidity. This purchase was bottled in 2010 in Anadia 9% $5.49 at … Continue reading →

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Cantina Valle Isarco Pinot Grigio 2008

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Ray

Cantina Valle Isarco, Alto Adige, Valle Isarco, Pinot Grigio 2008 The nose features straw, sweet flowers and candied fruit. In the mouth the citrus fruit is vibrant yet it is muted a bit by a hint of the alcohol. Bottled … Continue reading →

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Cantina Terlano 2008

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Ray

During my visit to the Alto Adige in the summer of 2009 I had the opportunity to try these wines at the Cantina. Today they are available on the west coast of the United States. Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige, Pinot … Continue reading →

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Elena Walch Pinot Grigio 2008

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Ray

Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Pinot Grigio 2008 The nose features lemon and flowers with a bit of doughiness. The mouth is bright with citrus and its expected acidity, without the austerity of many Grigios from Italy. The whole palate is … Continue reading →

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Wines of the Alto Adige

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Ray

This region holds a particular place in my heart. Linda and I visited some of the top producers of the region this summer and hiked the magnificent mountains. This Tyrolean region is beyond picturesque and vies with Stellenbosch as the … Continue reading →

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Elena Walch Gewurztraminer 2007

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Ray

Elena Walch, Alto Adige, Gewurztraminer 2007 Let this current vintage air a bit as its a little stinky at first. With time the roses that you expect emerge. Though the wine is dry, the body is big and viscous, low … Continue reading →

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Terlano Pinot Grigio 2007

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Ray

Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Grigio 2007 There’s lots of citrus and floral notes when you lift the glass. The mouth is fully fruity with ample acidity – very nice. Bottled in Terlano 13% $17.69 at Bottle Barn and … Continue reading →

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Elena Walch Pinot Bianco 2007

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Ray

Elena Walch, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco 2007 The nose features citrus and stone fruits while in the mouth you experience a creamy character that complements the refreshing acidity – long and very nice. Tasted later in September the same … Continue reading →

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Cantina Valle Isarco Pinot Grigio 2007

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Ray

Cantina Produttori Valle Isarco, Alto Adige, Valle Isarco, Pinot Grigio DOC 2007 Stone fruits and flowers fill the glass with a sense of candy and spice – there’s something a bit reminiscent of Alsace. In the mouth there is the … Continue reading →

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