2023 Ignaz Niedrist, Sauvignon Blanc, Alto Adige Terlano-Terlaner Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy Ilarria where there’s “sky rocketing activity”

where there’s “sky rocketing activity” of chalk

The perfect aperitif / snacking wine

While I am largely inspired by the Cab Francs of the Loire this is unabashedly a rustic Californian expression boasting ripeness and structure

herbal and full of juicy pome fruit flavors

2023 Ignaz Niedrist, Sauvignon Blanc, Alto Adige Terlano-Terlaner Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy Ilarria where there’s “sky rocketing activity”Estate Sauvignon from high, breezy slopes around Terlano on porphyry and dolomitic limestone. Grapes are hand harvested and whole cluster pressed, with a spontaneous, cool fermentation split between stainless steel and large, neutral oak to balance cut and texture. The wine rests several months on fine lees with btonnage as needed; malolactic is largely blocked to preserve tension, and bottling is done with a light touch of sulfur, unfined and lightly