Alto adige wine clip summary july 2014

Date: 7/2/2014 Audience: 256,525 Page Count: 1/1

The Dallas Morning News

Date: 7/2/2014 Audience: 246,360 Page Count: 1/1

By Anthony Giglio

Details Online

Date: 7/9/2014 Audience: 195,461 Page Count: 1/1

By Bill St. John

Providence Journal

Date: 7/9/2014 Audience: 414,930 Page Count: 1/2

Chicago Tribune

Date: 7/9/2014 Audience: 70,868 Page Count: 2/2

Chicago Tribune

Date: 7/10/2014 Audience: 116,920 Page Count: 1/31

James Suckling

Date: 7/10/2014 Audience: 116,920 Page Count: 2/31

James Suckling

Last year was quite different to 2012 and 2011, years that saw more concentrated, richer wines with lower yields. “Average temperatures were much cooler,” explains Christof Tiefenbrunner, whose family-named winery is both one of the region’s largest and one of James’ highest scoring for 2013. “These called for a late harvest, or rather a return to the traditional harvesting period, allowing for ideal maturation and acid development. There were also some rains towards the end of September, which, coinciding with the harvest’s late timing, brought about larger but less concentrated fruit.”

It may not boast outstanding structure, but with comparatively low alcohol levels the 2013 vintage only makes up for this thanks to its freshness. “I would say that 2013 for Alto Adige represents the sort of style the international wine market is after right now for white wines,” comments Alois Lageder, whose 2013 pinot grigios from his namesake winery are not to be missed. “People are not so much after heavy, cumbersome wines as lighter, more manageable ones – especially at this time of year.” Christof went as far as to say he positively enjoys selling 2013. He adds that a strong acid backbone should equate to a good aging capacity, at least relative to a white wine.

Date: 7/10/2014 Audience: 116,920 Page Count: 3/31

James Suckling

Although Alto Adige, like the rest of Italy, may not be able to count on many later vintages such as 2013 in the future, it’s worth noting the region’s innate and towering defenses against rising global temperatures: mountains. Alto Adige’s hillside vineyards are unmistakable and perhaps the most striking in the world (excepted the Douro), yet they also provide a respite from the harsh temperatures in the valleys. “It’s a growing trend in Alto Adige to plant new vineyards at higher altitudes – i.e. above one thousand meters. We believe it’s an inherent advantage of our area, and one that may be necessary in coming years because of climate change,” argues Alois, who is well known for his biodynamic wines.

While schiava (aka trollinger) and lagrein are famously indigenous to Alto Adige, for white wine Italy’s grape variety melting pot stocks pinot grigio, gewürztraminer, chardonnay, pinot blanc, sauvignon blanc, müller thurgau and kerner (a bizarre cross between schiava and riesling). It’s yet something else that could safeguard the region’s unique, aromatic twang to its wines, according to Alois: “As temperatures rise, I feel we have to carry on experimenting with different varieties to guarantee that high acidity that characterizes our wines.” Nevertheless, Christof is quick to point out that pinot grigio is ever more the most sought-after grape variety for Alto Adige, warning that it would be difficult for producers to do anything that goes against the market. One thing’s for sure: Savor 2013 whites from Alto Adige now – this summer.

Date: 7/10/2014 Audience: 116,920 Page Count: 4/31

James Suckling

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James Suckling

Date: 7/22/2014 Audience: 65,428 Page Count: 1/1

Wine Enthusiast Online

Date: 7/25/2014 Audience: 10,385,495 Wall Page Count: 1/1

Street Journal Online

Date: 7/26/2014 Audience: 189,009 Page Count: 1/3

Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition

Date: 7/26/2014 Audience: 189,009 Page Count: 2/3

Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition

Date: 7/26/2014 Audience: 189,009 Page Count: 3/3

Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition