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Andriano 2008 Juvelo Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige)
- $50
Juvelo is an awesome Gewürztraminer-based dessert wine from cool-climate northern Italy that shows pristine aromas of stone fruit, white almond blossom and citrus freshness. What helps make this wine stand apart is its light and delicate nature.
— M.L.
(12/31/2010)
Andriano 2007 Gant Riserva Merlot (Alto Adige)
- $45
This Riserva expression of Merlot from cool-climate Alto Adige delivers fantastic intensity and purity. The aromas of cherry, spice, leather and red rose are chiseled and crisp. The wine is soft and velvety in the mouth with a long parade of berry fruit flavors on the long finish. Serve this wine with sophisticated meat dishes or cellar age five to ten more years.
— M.L.
(5/1/2011)
Andriano 2009 Floreado Sauvignon Blanc (Alto Adige)
- Editors' Choice
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- $22
Floreado is a lovely Sauvignon Blanc from northern Italy with pristine and intense aromas of passion fruit, kiwi, acacia flower and honeydew melon. Unlike other expressions of this grape, there is more pulp and substance to the mouthfeel and the wine ends on a playfully sweet note.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)
Andriano 2009 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige)
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- $17
Pinot Bianco (also called Weissburgunder in the bilingual German-Italian Alto Adige region) typically offers solid, creamy structure that pairs very well with shellfish or seafood risotto. This crisp example is no exception and the wine boats a long, luscious finish.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)
Andriano 2009 Somereto Chardonnay (Alto Adige)
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- $17
You really can’t beat the purity and liveliness of this luminous Chardonnay. This is a pure expression of the grape in its essence. The nose shows little sign of winery intervention and the mouthfeel is creamy and rich in a very understated, elegant way.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)
Andriano 2009 Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige)
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- $22
Richly floral and enticing with loads of fragrant characteristics, this luminous cool-climate Gewürztraminer washes over the palate with creamy, soapy aromas. The wine is sweet and generous and those qualities help it stand up to spicy Asian food.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)
Andriano 2009 Santa Maddalena Red (Alto Adige)
- $17
A food-friendly blend of Schiava and Lagrein (two native grapes of northern Italy) this ruby-colored wine opens with a lean consistency and medium build. It shows cool-climate aromas of small forest fruit and blue flowers with a touch of white almond on the close.
— M.L.
(11/1/2011)
Andriano 2009 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige)
- $21
From the Andriano line of Alto Adige’s cooperative, Cantina Terlano, this attractively aromatic Pinot Grigio presents tones of stone fruit, white mineral and loads of fresh apricot. Pair this wine with vegetarian Indian dishes.
— M.L.
(11/1/2010)
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