2024 Girlan Platt & Riegl Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige

Extremely captivating on the nose, it displays notes of magnolia blossoms, gardenia, lemon peel, lime, bergamot, and boxwood. Elegant green nuances enliven the secondary aroma. Medium-bodied, juicy, and crisp, it unfolds beautifully and is decidedly popular and persuasive. Drink now.

92 points WinesCritic

Pinot Bianco has found one of its finest homes in Alto Adige, where cool alpine conditions and mineral rich soils produce wines of remarkable purity and elegance. Cantina Girlan, founded in 1923, has long been recognised as one of the region's leading producers, drawing on exceptional hillside vineyards to craft wines that faithfully express the unique character of this spectacular mountain landscape. Platt & Riegl is a standout example, sourced from carefully selected sites renowned for their freshness and finesse.

The 2024 vintage delivered beautifully balanced fruit, with warm days and cool nights preserving aromatic intensity and lively natural acidity. Vineyards planted on limestone and porphyry rich soils contribute depth, texture and a distinctive mineral character, while gentle winemaking allows the purity of Pinot Bianco to shine.

Pale straw with bright green highlights, the bouquet reveals aromas of ripe pear, white peach and lemon zest layered with white blossom, fresh herbs and a subtle flinty note. The palate is beautifully focused, combining crisp orchard fruit with silky texture, refreshing acidity and a fine mineral backbone that carries through to a long, clean and elegant finish.

An excellent partner for grilled King George whiting, seared scallops, burrata with heirloom tomatoes, lemon roast chicken or creamy asparagus risotto. Enjoy its youthful freshness today or cellar confidently as additional complexity develops.