Kellerei St. Michael, Eppan - St. Valentin Pinot Grigio 2019

JAMES SUCKLING: "I’m hooked from the nose of toasted raisin bread, straight from the grill! Then, a slew of white and yellow fruit aromas emerge that match the toasty elements in a delightful manner. Very sensual texture on the mid-palate with a long finish, in which fruit and oak are beautifully interwoven. And, in spite of 14% alcohol, it still somehow feels light! Drink or hold."

FALSTAFF: "Leuchtendes Strohgelb mit leichtem Silber. In der Nase leichtes Fumé, getoastet, dann elegante Noten nach weißem Pfirsich und Birne, dazu ein Hauch von kandierter Banane. Schönes Spiel am Gaumen mit tollem Schmelz und kraftvollem Körper, zügig, mit Struktur und Finesse, im Finale lange anhaltend, toller Spannungsbogen."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "It's all about sharpness and focus here, the exact qualities you look for in wines from this altitude and the reflective light of the snow-capped Italian Dolomites. The San Michele Appiano 2019 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio is indeed luminous and bright, with lasting zest and appeal. The variety performs with almost spicy intensity, showing grapefruit, crushed stone and bitter almond. Try this versatile white with fried zucchini and shrimp with salt and lemon juice."