Winemaker Notes
An enticing, complex and layered nose, recalling notes of elderflowers, pistachios and rose petals. It stands out for its complexity and concentration, combined with a soft elegance and a mineral backbone. During the many phases of its development, this wine displays different characteristics and perspectives by changing both in the bottle and in the glass, continuing to surprise and amaze.
Surprisingly versatile, it goes well with a wide variety of foods, notably Japanese cuisine, such as sushi and sashimi.
Blend: 40% Riesling, 20% Chardonnay, 15% Gewürztraminer, 15% Kerner, 10% Sauvignon Blanc
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Layered wine, offering sweet aromas of lychees, lemon peel and floral tones. Medium-bodied, precise and silky, with vibrant acidity and a tight yet polished finish.
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Vinous
The 2023 Manna mixes crushed nectarines with sweet herbs and tropical melon to form its inviting bouquet. Juicy to the core, it opens with a pretty inner sweetness offset by a tinge of sour lime. It leaves steely mineral tones and hints of spice, finishing fresh.
With hundreds of white grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended white wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used in white wine blends, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a variety that creates a soft and full-bodied white wine blend, like Chardonnay, would do well combined with one that is more fragrant and naturally high in acidity. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.
A mountainous northern Italian region heavily influenced by German culture, Trentino-Alto Adige is actually made up of two separate but similar regions: Alto Adige and Trentino.
Trentino, the southern half, is primarily Italian-speaking and largely responsible for the production of non-native, international grapes. There is a significant quantity of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Merlot produced. But Trentino's native and most unique red variety, Teroldego, while still rare, is gaining popularity. It produces a deeply colored red wine rich in wild blackberry, herb, coffee and cocoa.
The rugged terrain of German-speaking Alto Adige (also referred to as Südtirol) focuses on small-scale viticulture, with great value placed on local varieties—though international varieties have been widely planted since the 1800s. Sheltered by the Alps from harsh northerly winds, many of the best vineyards are at extreme altitude but on steep slopes to increase sunlight exposure.
Dominant red varieties include the bold, herbaceous Lagrein and delicate, strawberry-kissed, Schiava, in addition to some Pinot Nero.
The primary white grapes are Pinot grigio, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay and Pinot blanc, as well as smaller plantings of Sauvignon blanc, Müller Thurgau. These tend to be bright and refreshing with crisp acidity and just the right amount of texture. Some of the highest quality Pinot grigio in Italy is made here.