Trentino-Alto Adige

Nosiola is a grare that is indigenous to the Dolomites in northern Italy.  Pale straw in color, clear and bright.  The nose is fresh and inviting with pears, slight pine, white floral notes, and a whiff of spice.  Medium bodied.  Ever so slightly oily texture.  Nice balance.  On the palate, flavors of peach and a white flower/garden quality that is unique and interesting.  Good finish.  This is drinking well at age 4 but it probably should be consumed in the next few years.  Nice on its own but very food friendly, this would work well with Cheese Fondue.  

This wine was reviewed back in January, 2024 and it is just as good or better.  https://www.intowine.com/reviews/2018-foradori-granato-italy-trentino-alto-adige-wine-review

Tasted at the winery. Manzoni Bianco is a cross between Riesling and Pinot Gris. Organic and Biodynamic. This sees seven months in Acacia barrels.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has oranges, honey and minerals.  Slightly oily texture.  Well balanced.  Good acidity.  On the palate, there is a peach/orange flavor with loads of minerality.  Nice finish.  This is lovely on its own but will be better with food.  It will work well with sausages/bratwurst or their vegan versions as well.  Drink over the next few years.  

One of the very best of the relatively unknown wines of Italy.  This is from the northeast corner and made from the Teroldego grape.  Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is fantastic with black cherries, some cranberries, loads of minerality and wild thyme.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Great lively acidity.  On the palate, this is young but delicious.  Black cherry fruit with minerality and a bit of "wild herbs".  Long finish.  Nice on its own, but really better with food.  It worked great with a nice plate of buttered pasta.  Drink over the next ten to twenty years