James Suckling 92
Pure aromas of ripe red apples with some cream undertones. Medium to full body and round, creamy texture. Plenty of fruit and a delicious finish. All there and delicious. JS

Wine Advocate 91
The 2019 Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Finado opens to a luminous, light straw color that reflects the ambient light. This vintage shows zesty and very balanced results with pear, Golden Delicious apple, crushed limestone and a touch of spicy saffron. These aromas are characteristic of dolomitic calcareous soils. Winemaking is simple in stainless steel, with a brief sur lie aging of six months. The wine sports a crisp, lean-bodied mouthfeel, but there is enough acidity and mineral-driven linearity to drive the wine long over the palate. ML

The grapes are harvested by hand in September from the northeastern parcel of the Andriano vineyards. The grapes need a few extra weeks to mature before harvest because of the shadow of Mount Gantkofel, limiting the late afternoon sunlight throughout growing season. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and the wine rests on the lees for 6 months before bottling. Pale yellow in color with slight reflections of green. The bouquet of apples and pears follows through on the palate. Balanced, clean and crisp with a long, satisfying finish.

Cantina Andriano was founded in 1893 and was the first cooperative in Alto Adige. The vineyards are unique to the area because they are protected to the west by Mount Gantkofel which is made of dolomite rock and calcareous stone. The sedimentary rock from this peak over the years has eroded and settled forming a downward sloping hill of deposited soil. This fertile calcareous clay soil is typical of the area and leaves its footprint on the wine's character. The vineyards see the sun from early morning to mid afternoon. These cooler climatic conditions with respect to other areas in Alto Adige are responsible for the crisp acidity in the wines that give them their unique complexity and freshness. The wines are elegant with good aging potential.