The August 31st issue of the Wine Spectator’s cover is called…” Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and More….refreshing summer whites from Italy and California”.  On page 55 is a feature article on Italian whites.  They tasted over 700 whites during this past year.

“We found exiting wine and great values” the article started off with. “Many regions—from Friuli in the northeast through Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy to Campania, south of Rome—-contributed interesting and outstanding wines, but Alto Adige, in the extreme north, stood out for it’s concentration of well-priced, quality white wines.”

More comments…” this mountainous area, which borders Austria, grows vines on some of the steepest slopes in Europe. Vines at the limit often make exceptional wines”

And finally…” What makes Alto Adige’s whites so attractive is their combination of pure fruit character and clean mineral notes that reflect the mountainous terrain”

Why all this info? Because this is where Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio comes from….a 4th generation family owned and operated estate in Alto Adige. We knew we had to have a Pinot Grigio from this area that was hand crafted from a great family owned winery. Have a glass of Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio and you will understand what all this Alto Adige hype is about. Oh…and it’s a great value also.