Aromas of lemon drops and sliced pears with hints of citrus leaf and white flowers. Medium body. Textured and polished with a sleek, nectarine-like texture and vivid finish.
by JS, James Suckling , 2023
The Cantina Valle Isarco 2022 Alto Adige Valle Isarco Pinot Grigio is a precise expression of this versatile grape, with an incredibly focused and direct personality. There is a little more plushness and richness to the palate, but the wine finishes with dry slate, crushed stone and a hint of apple-like sweetness to give it body. No malolactic fermentation takes place.
by ML, Robert Parker , 2024
The youngest winery of note in Alto Adige, Cantina Valle Isarco was founded in 1961 at Maso Reinthaler. Unfortunately, the initial winery burnt down in 1962 and was then replaced by a new modern winery in 1975. The 135 members benefit from altitudes ranging from 300m – 1000m, excellent soils and climate for producing expressive wines with wonderful individual varietal character. For the most part, as a result of the steep slopes on which the vineyards lie, picking is almost entirely done by hand.
The Isarco Valley offers one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Alto Adige, with its majestic mountains dotted by alpine farmhouses, castles, monasteries, villages, magnificent chestnut groves and, above all, terraced vineyards enclosed within neat low stone walls. The people are accustomed to working the predominantly steep mountain slopes, tending their vineyards at heights of up to 950m. It is primarily, this variety that commands respect and keeps alive the valley people’s attachment to their unique natural surroundings.