CANTINA PRODUTTORI VALLE ISARCO, Chiusa
Even as the youngest winery in the Süd Tirol the Cantina Produttori Valle Isarco has already become synonymous with fine white wines. The climate and topography bequeaths the wines their unique and distinctive character. The inclination and height of slopes (called Leitn) helps. Some of the vines grow at 800-900 metres altitude. White grapes flourish in particular because of the nutrient-rich (yet porous) soil, the number of sunny days and even distribution of rainfall.
Veltliner is related to the terminally trendy Gruner Veltliner from Austria (a variety that has been trumpeted both as the new Chardonnay and the new Riesling); actually it is a blend of Grüner and Frühröter Veltliners. This light yellow wine has delicate floral notes and is dry, spicy, fruity and crisp. Good with soft cheeses and chicken fricassees.
