Garner’s top Pinot Bianco picks
Cantina Terlano, Vorberg Riserva Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige 2015
95 £ 29.50-£ 32.99 Widely available via UK agent Astrum Wine Cellars Archetypal Alto Adige Pinot Bianco that has been partially fermented in large barrels. Luscious ripe pear with hints of kiwi, pineapple and quince jelly. Opulent texture that brings balance for further ageing. Drink 2022-2033 Alcohol 14%
Le Vigne di Zamò, Tullio Zamò, Colli Orientali, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2015
95 N/A UK www.levignedizamo.wine Extravagant and voluptuous style from partial barrel fermentation with plenty of ageing on the fine lees and in bottle. Balanced, long, poised and surprisingly graceful. Drink 2020-2027 Alc 14%
Nals Margreid, Sirmian, Alto Adige 2017
95 £ 24.99 Define Food & Wine, Noel Young, Vindependents, WoodWinters Stony, salty nose, notes of lime and quince jelly; juicy and ginger pears on the palate. Lively acidity with flowers all over the finish. Delicious, will keep. Drink 2020-2030 Alc 14%
Russiz Superiore, Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2017 95
N/A UK www. marcofelluga. it The essence of Collio: full, ripe ➢
and forward with floral tones, red apple and nectarine aromas. Full, fleshy palate with creamy lemon and candied pear flavours; long, zingy, and a lightly salty finish. Drink 2020-2028 Alc 14%
Falkenstein, Südtirol Vinschgau, Alto Adige 2016
94 £ 17.95 Dolce Vita Wines Wonderful freshness with notes of beeswax and oregano. Round and juicy with a salty finish defined by glorious acidity. Fermented and matured in acacia barrels. Drink 2022-2030 Alc 14%
Markus Prackwieser Gump Hof, Renaissance Riserva, Südtirol, Alto Adige 2015
94 N/A UK www.gumphof. it Broad, ripe and buzzing with pear and kiwi notes. Salty and silky palate with opulent, perfumed green fruits and even a hint of quinine. Well-integrated oak. Drink 2020-2030 Alc 14%
4 Venica & Venica, Tàlis, Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2017 94
N/A UK www.venica. it Lightly candied pear aromas with floral notes of camomile and lemon blossom. Juicy, ripe and fleshy on the palate, which has real breadth: salty pear and walnut flavours. So long and clean. Drink 2020-2028 Alc 14%
Pfitscher, Langefeld, Alto Adige 2017
93 £ 16.25 Tannico Stainless steel-fermented and matured to maintain the pristine glory of aromas and flavours of pear, lime zest, jasmine and sherbet lemon. Rounds off with a lightly salty finish. Drink 2019-2025 Alc 13%
Pierpaolo Pecorari, Venezia Giulia 2016
93 £ 20.49 Tannico Ripe, expressive nose: aromas of pear, quince and camomile. Lively on the palate with tingling acidity; flavours of russet apple and brazil nut. Juicy, fresh and floral-scented with a limey, salty finish. Drink 2020-2025 Alc 13%
St Michael- Eppan, Schulthauser, Alto Adige 2017
93 £ 22.99 Eurowines Scented and lightly seasoned orchard fruits and flowers. Fine, delicate and long. This wine is a reference point for the variety and is as good as ever. Will keep too. Drink 2020-2027 Alc 14%
Zorzettig, Myò, Colli Orientali, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2016 93
£ 24.06 (2017) Tannico With a full, broad and scented nose of pear, lime and ginger, this has a well modulated and succulent palate with a long, gently tapering finish. Round and polished, seductive and stylish. Drink 2020-2025 Alc 14%
Petrussa, Colli Orientali, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2017
92 N/A UK www. petrussa. it From low-yielding vineyards at Prepotto, a stone’s throw from the Slovenian border, this offers full, ripe aromas of greengage, kiwi, pear and lime; nutty and silky finish. Drink 2019-2025 Alc 14%