Kellerei St. Michael, Eppan - Appius 2016

FALSTAFF: "Leuchtendes elegantes Strohgelb mit leicht grünlichen Reflexen. Zeigt sich komplex und vielschichtig in der Nase, mit Nuancen von Feuerstein, Minze, einem Hauch von weißer Schokolade, satter gelber Frucht und heller Würze. Am Gaumen druckvoll und sehr elegant, geradlinig und lange, sehr komplex, Königsklasse."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Plenty of toasty and vanilla oak, but this simultaneously rich and lively chardonnay has so much candied lemon, melon and sliced apple that it’s no problem. Subtle, walnut and almond character. Long, intense finish, in which the fruit, mineral and oak notes are beautifully intertwined. Drink or hold."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Housed in a beautifully gilded bottle, a blend of Chardonnay with Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon Blanc, the San Michele Appiano 2016 Alto Adige Appius is a full and generous wine. The bouquet emits orchard fruit and all the apple-honey descriptors that are normal for this type of blend. This is a really great white wine with so much energy and softness. Rich and creamy and with a whiff of custard cream, any one of these 6,600 bottles is a trophy for any cellar."