Kellerei St. Michael, Eppan - St. Valentin Sauvignon Blanc 2020

JAMES SUCKLING: "An explosively fresh and very expressive sauvignon blanc with tons of cassis, elderflower and gooseberry aromas, but also just a whiff of green bell pepper. As clean and refreshing as an Alpine stream, the considerable power is beautifully underplayed, thanks to the vibrant and mineral acidity that drives the long finish. Drink or hold."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Here’s a fresh and fragrant white wine to pair with Thai spring rolls or an insalata Caprese topped with garden-fresh basil. Mostly aged in steel (75%), the 2020 Alto Adige Sauvignon Sanct Valentin is a snappy, lean-bodied wine with lemon zest, green papaya and tangy kiwi fruit. There are subtle mineral notes on the close, but this youthful wine remains fundamentally fruit-forward and primary in character."

FALSTAFF: "Leuchtendes Gelbgrün. Kommt satt aus dem Glas, deutlich nach Pfeffer, Feuerstein und grüner Paprika, unterlegt von leichter Kräuterwürze. Zeigt sich am Gaumen mit viel Zug, rassige, kompakte Säure, zieht sich straff über den Gaumen, lange anhaltendes Finale."