Cantina Valle Isarco Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC Sylvaner 2023
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92 POINTS: James Suckling (2022) 93 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team
"The enveloping aromas of white and green apples, together with hints of lime zest and fresh mint, pull you into this ripe andrather sophisticated dry white for the humble grape variety. Impressive concentration and polish at the long, crystalline finish." - James Suckling
Sylvaner has been cultivated in Alto Adige since the turn of the last century, mostly in Valle Isarco. It thrives on well-aerated and warm slopes at medium altitudes. Careful selection, low yields and maturation in acacia wood give Sylvaner its all about finesse and elegance.
This is very good value for money. A Piedmont red under $30! It has good dark fruit, some nice tannins and acid to balance although it would benefit from some more age to smooth it a bit but I liked its feistiness now.
I was happily surprised by the quality of the labels in the "mystery" case of rose wines - great value for the money I must say. Excellent drinking experience from the unfamiliar labels and happy to enjoy again the familiar ones.