Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan
Fallwind Südtirol - Alto Adige Riesling
Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
St. Michael-Eppan — Fallwind Riesling 2024, Alto Adige DOC, Südtirol, Italy 🇮🇹
Overview
A 100% Riesling from the Fallwind vineyard in Südtirol (Alto Adige), showcasing alpine precision, purity, and vibrant structure. This expression leans decisively dry, highlighting clarity of fruit and mineral tension rather than overt petrol or weight. A beautifully composed Riesling that reflects altitude, cool climate influence, and disciplined winemaking.
Aromas & Flavors
Green apple, white peach, and citrus zest open the nose, layered with subtle alpine herbs and delicate floral notes. Unlike the classic petrol-driven profiles, this wine emphasizes freshness and precision, with clean stone fruit and a fine mineral backbone.
Mouthfeel
Crisp, linear, and energetic. Bright acidity carries the palate with focus and lift, while maintaining balance and elegance. The finish is long, persistent, and refreshing without being overpowering or aggressive.
Food Pairings
Oysters, sashimi, grilled sea bass, goat cheese, Thai dishes with moderate spice, or lemon-herb chicken.
Verdict
An exemplary alpine Riesling that delivers precision, dryness, and finesse. It stands confidently apart from the traditional petrol-forward style, offering instead purity, structure, and remarkable drinkability. A sophisticated and beautifully balanced expression from a region that continues to surprise.
Did You Know?
Alto Adige’s high elevations and significant diurnal temperature shifts preserve acidity and aromatic clarity, allowing Riesling to ripen fully while retaining its crisp structure and mineral focus.
🍷 Personal Pick
This wine was a revelation, proof that Alto Adige can craft Riesling at a world-class level. Elegant, dry, and beautifully restrained, it completely expanded my appreciation for what this region can achieve with the grape.
St. Michael-Eppan — Fallwind Riesling 2024, Alto Adige DOC, Südtirol, Italy 🇮🇹
Overview
A 100% Riesling from the Fallwind vineyard in Südtirol (Alto Adige), showcasing alpine precision, purity, and vibrant structure. This expression leans decisively dry, highlighting clarity of fruit and mineral tension rather than overt petrol or weight. A beautifully composed Riesling that reflects altitude, cool climate influence, and disciplined winemaking.
Aromas & Flavors
Green apple, white peach, and citrus zest open the nose, layered with subtle alpine herbs and delicate floral notes. Unlike the classic petrol-driven profiles, this wine emphasizes freshness and precision, with clean stone fruit and a fine mineral backbone.
Mouthfeel
Crisp, linear, and energetic. Bright acidity carries the palate with focus and lift, while maintaining balance and elegance. The finish is long, persistent, and refreshing without being overpowering or aggressive.
Food Pairings
Oysters, sashimi, grilled sea bass, goat cheese, Thai dishes with moderate spice, or lemon-herb chicken.
Verdict
An exemplary alpine Riesling that delivers precision, dryness, and finesse. It stands confidently apart from the traditional petrol-forward style, offering instead purity, structure, and remarkable drinkability. A sophisticated and beautifully balanced expression from a region that continues to surprise.
Did You Know?
Alto Adige’s high elevations and significant diurnal temperature shifts preserve acidity and aromatic clarity, allowing Riesling to ripen fully while retaining its crisp structure and mineral focus.
🍷 Personal Pick
This wine was a revelation, proof that Alto Adige can craft Riesling at a world-class level. Elegant, dry, and beautifully restrained, it completely expanded my appreciation for what this region can achieve with the grape.