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- Bucko - 09-14-2007
I drink very litle Italian wine -- it has never seduced me like some wine regions of the world. However I have to admit these wines were very nice and I'd be happy to serve them to guests.
2006 Altanuta, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige DOC, Italy, $12. Citrus and melon aromas and flavors highlight this well-balanced, medium-bodied quaffer. The lovely fruit is supported by tangy acidity; 88/89.
2004 Andrianer Kellerei Tor di Lupo, Lagrein Riserva, Alto Adige DOC, Italy, $NA. This wine is almost black in the glass. A mélange of aromas and flavors combine to delight the senses – black cherries, violets, old wood, a whiff of smoke and a dash of black pepper. It is extremely fruity and flavorful and will pair well with a variety of pasta dishes and meats; 91/NA.
2004 Kellerei Cantina Terlan, Pinot Bianco Riserva, “Vorbergâ€, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, $NA. Light gold in color, this Pinot Bianco is defined by apple, melon, citrus and cotton candy notes running the length of the wine. It is full and fruity, with bright acidity and a lengthy finish; 90/NA.
2005 Kupelwieser, Pinot Nero, Alto Adige DOC, Italy, $NA. Red cherry, plum and leather aromas radiate from this light-garnet food wine. It is lean, crisp and fruity, with modest flavors echoing the nose; 87/NA.
2005 Tiefenbrunner, Gewurztraminer, Castel Turmhof, Alto Adige DOC, Italy, $34, 1,000 cases. If you think Alsace has a lock on Gewurztraminer, guess again. Aromas of lychee fruit and rose petals leap from the glass. Medium to full bodied, the wine has nice acidity for this notoriously low-acid grape. Flavors mirror the nose, with a lush, spicy, lengthy finish; 90/90.