We’ve heard of Alto Adige and many have visited this beautiful area in northern Italy, yet how many wines have we explored that reflect the region’s unique qualities? Although I’m not yet one of the fortunate ones to have spent time there, I’ve poured plenty of wine and experimented with a few recipes for inspiration. If St. Michael Eppan Fallwind 2021 Sauvignon (sent as a sample) is any indication, the region of Alto Adige is rife with vibrancy and I’m already looking forward to visiting when the opportunity arises. My wine colleagues feel the same.
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This month, the #ItalianFWT (Italian Food, Wine, Travel) group on social media are given the choice to delve deep in not only the wines, food and/or history of Alto Adige but in the fascinating area of Friuli, too. Their articles will be published no later than September 2 and you’re invited to join our Twitter (or X) chat on that date at 8am Pacific/11am Eastern. Use the hashtag #ItalianFWT and explore unique stories, recipes for pairing and suggested wines that reflect the distinct characteristics of the regions. The links to their articles follow this.
About Alto Adige
With a population of over 1 million, the majority speak Italian and the remainder speak German and other languages. The region was part of the Holy Roman Empire from the 800s to early 19th century. For the next 100 years, it transferred government rule multiple times until it became part of Italy. Together with the
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