The allure of Alto Adige

A decade ago, I drove my team from Verona to Alto Adige through dicey weather on a long, arduous journey that didn’t exactly win me any fans. But when we arrived, everything changed—the air felt clearer, the mood lifted, and we were ready to go. It was there I experienced my first white asparagus, paired with beautifully mineral-driven Pinot Grigios. That moment has stayed with me, and today, tasting this wine, it all comes rushing back—this Pinot Grigio is nothing short of amazing.

The 2023 St. Michel-Eppan SANCT VALENTIN PINOT GRIGIO shows a light to medium straw color; offers a captivating, layered fragrance of minerality and morning-in-the-park freshness; beautifully weighted and expansive on the palate; alluring peach skin and subtle stone-driven flavors unfold with grace; finishes long, lacy, and quietly profound. Best with white asparagus in a light cream sauce creating a seamless, elevated experience.  Tasted: April 6, 2026, San Francisco, CA