Pinot-Bianco DOC 2023

  Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco is a wonderful demonstration of how the Pinot Bianco grape variety achieves great clarity and authenticity in South Tyrol. The grapes come from selected vineyards belonging to the winery in Margreid and other locations in the Unterland region, where the cool altitude and chalky, gravelly soils create ideal conditions. The biodynamic cultivation is reflected in the wine: gentle pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation, and aging in stainless steel tanks emphasize the varietal fruit and mineral structure—a style that eschews showmanship and instead tells a story of origin and substance.

In the glass, this Pinot Blanc is a light straw yellow with greenish reflections - a visual indication of freshness and elegance. The bouquet reveals aromas of pear, white peach, and a hint of mirabelle plum, as well as floral notes and a fine salty minerality that makes the terroir audible. On the palate, it combines delicate fullness with a fine texture: fruit and minerality harmonize, while the structure remains discreetly restrained and yet present. A wine that is impressive on its own as an aperitif and also makes an elegant accompaniment to light fish, vegetable, or poultry dishes. - Gerardo [TS10/24]