Punchy sauvignon nose with plenty of gooseberries, guava, white asparagus and stones. Fresh and medium-bodied on the palate with flavor intensity and length. Crunchy, salted green apples in a medium-long finish.

Aged three-quarters in stainless steel and one-quarter in oak, the balanced St. Michael-Eppan 2022 Alto Adige Sauvignon Sanct Valentin is redolent of green papaya, tropical fruit, tomato leaf and a hint of struck match, which indicates some minor reduction. Fruit is harvested from gravel soils at a cool 450 to 600 meters above sea level. The wine's consistency is a little thick, and you feel the effects of a warm vintage on the palate more than you do on the bouquet.

An elegant white, light-bodied and lithe, with delicate hints of chive blossoms, Thai basil and pink grapefruit zest accenting flavors of melon and gooseberry, stone, ground ginger and white pepper. Creamy finish.