Winemaker Notes
A clean, concentrated floral nose reminiscent of elder and acacia flower with hint of sage; fresh and distinctive on palate with nicely rounded fruit, light oak spice and a crisp finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A very intense sauvignon with gooseberries and peaches. Really intense and exotic now. It’s full-bodied and layered. Fruity and exotic.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Lemony and tart, the Schreckbichl Colterenzio 2018 Alto Adige Sauvignon Lafóa brings on a big personality and above average intensity for this already fragrant grape variety. Those citrusy aromas extend to pink grapefruit and bergamot; however, the wine is equally articulate when it comes to its floral and mineral sides. The mouthfeel is rich and long, forgoing any of the bitterness or extra acidity that you might associate with the descriptors I have listed above. Instead, Lafóa offers impressive volume, depth and texture that is not easy to achieve with this grape. If you think Sauvignon Blanc plays its best cards to the nose, this wine shows you its palate potential.
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Wine Enthusiast
Crushed tomato leaf, cedar and floral aromas shape the nose along with a whiff of hazelnut. Fermented and aged in a combination of steel, barriques and casks, the medium-bodied palate features ripe peach, mature apple, grapefruit and dried sage alongside crisp acidity.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
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Taking full advantage of direct sunlight exposure on its steep slopes, many of Alto Adige’s best vineyards are planted at extreme altitude... read more