St. Michael-Eppan Pinot Bianco Sanct Valentin 2012 brand_Bacio Divino Cellars WinemakingThe wine was enhanced with

WinemakingThe wine was enhanced with a touch of American Oak and 14% Cabernet Sauvignon to improve structure and complexity

the distinctly smoky scent hints at vanilla and honey underneath

and Riesling

light and vibrant character

St. Michael-Eppan Pinot Bianco Sanct Valentin 2012 brand_Bacio Divino Cellars WinemakingThe wine was enhanced withBig scale wine, ripe yellow fruit, lemon, pineapple and steely mineral. Quite ripe but with piercing acidity and good mineral presence. For my palate, Alsatian Pinot Blanc but 1% more alcohol as the sugar is converted into alcohol. Aromas of ripe apples, pears, melon and vanilla come together on the textured and concentrated finish. Pinot Bianco from superior sites in Appiano Monte was fermented in barriques (50%) and large oak casks (50%) for 11