Alto-Adige has been the gateway between Austria and Italy for significantly longer than either country has existed, and the people who live in these narrow alpine valleys have learned to take the best parts of each culture for their own. For winemakers like Eva Kaneppele at Weingut-Tenuta Ritterhof, that synthesis results in beautifully clear headed and fresh wines like this Muller Thurgau, grown in the sand and gravel soils near the Lago de Caldaro and under the eaves of Monte Roen a little way south of Bolzano. Reliably warm and sunny days follow reliably cold nights at this elevation, giving wines from Alto Adige an ideal balance of power and energy. This region is where Muller Thurgau was born, and this is where it’s at its best.  Aromas show of white strawberry, kiwi, lemon verbena, jasmine and salt.The palate offers gooseberry and kiwi and green apple and white flowers that linger on the salty finish. Pair this with green leafy dishes, sushi, or a well stocked charcuterie board.