Klaus Lentsch is a third generation winemaker in the Eisacktal of Italy’s Alto Adige region. He established his own winery in 2008 in Bronzolo, a village just south of Bolzano and surrounded on all sides by snow-capped Alps. In a region dominated by large wineries and even larger cooperatives, this remains a small estate focused on high quality, single vineyard wines. For his entry-tier wine, Klaus blends a little Sauvignon Blanc into his Grüner Veltliner to add a scoop of extra fruit. In this land of cool mountain winds and bright sunshine, wines always have zesty minerality and fresh aromas. The Syvi shows classic notes of lemon peel, white pepper, kiss melon,  apple and alpine herbs. The palate follows fresh and steely, with green apple and lemon balm flavors that linger on the finish. Serve with small plates, ceviche, and those first warm days of Portland’s false Spring.