The 2017 Alto Adige Beyond The Clouds shows fragrant white flower aromas with a clear hydrocarbon-like signature of petrol and diesel fuel. Those latter aromas are even more pronounced in a hot and dry vintage such as this that tends to concentrate overall flavors and extract. This wine opens to a pretty golden appearance with tropical fruit aromas and a heavy, mid-weight texture. I would suggest a shorter drinking window here compared to recent past editions of this wine from cooler vintages. The base of the blend is Chardonnay, but many other white varieties are mixed in. Some 14,000 bottles were made.

Lime blossom and spice notes make for a fresh, aromatic entry to this elegant, medium-bodied Chardonnay, leading to flavors of kiwifruit and pink grapefruit sorbet, revealing a hint of toast framed by vibrant acidity. Drink now through 2023. 1,200 cases made.??–AN??Region: Italy / Alto Adige Select to Add