2016 Sauvignon Blanc Andrius Alto Adige Cantina Andrian

The 2016 Alto Adige Sauvignon Blanc Andrius is a spectacular wine that takes that characteristic intensity of the grape and pushes the boundaries even further. The bouquet is layered and rich with tropical and passion fruits, all followed by tangy citrus and lemon mousse. As the wine warms in the glass, it shows round notes of sweet honey, saffron and toasted almond. Some 6,000 bottles of Andrius were made in this vintage. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, and it ages on the fine lees for five months. 2018 - 2024.

Very pale straw color. Gooseberry, lime and sage on the nose and in the mouth. Juicy and vibrant but with a strong core of fruit adding meat to the fresh lively acid frame. The finish is long, clean and mineral. Not unlike the 2015, perhaps a touch fresher and less rich, but each will have its fans.