4-Bottle White Case Wine Description - August 2025
Abbazia di Novacella Kerner Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC
Pronunciation: "KER-ner”
Grape
100% Kerner
Kerner is a cross between Schiava and Riesling, developed in Germany to combine aromatic intensity with cold resistance. In Alto Adige, it expresses crisp acidity and delicate floral-fruity notes.
Region
Valle Isarco, Trentino-Alto Adige. Italy’s northernmost DOC region, Alto Adige is remarkable for its diversity of terroirs and holds the highest proportion of DOC wine production in the country, over 98%. The vineyards in Valle Isarco lie between 600 and 800 meters above sea level, on glacial moraine soils rich in quartz and mica-schist. The cool Alpine climate and sharp day-night temperature shifts promote slow ripening and exceptional aromatic precision.
Tasting Notes
Pale straw with green highlights. Delicate yet expressive aromas of white peach, alpine flowers, and citrus zest. The palate is bright and focused, with juicy orchard fruit, crisp acidity, and a lingering mineral finish.
Vinification & Ageing
Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures. Aged for around 6 months on fine lees to preserve freshness and texture.
Ageing Potential
2–4 years. Aromatic and fresh, it holds well short-term but is best young.
Food Pairing
Ideal with shellfish, smoked trout, grilled white fish, asparagus risotto, or semi-soft Alpine cheeses.
Fun Fact
Produced by monks at one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in the world, founded in 1142. Read our blog article: A VISIT TO ABBAZIA DI NOVACELLA
Discover more about the producer: Abbazia di Novacella
Castello di Luzzano Malvasia DOC Tasto di Seta
Pronunciation: “mal-vah-ZEE-ah”
Grape
100% Malvasia
Malvasia is an ancient Mediterranean family of grapes known for its aromatic profile. In Colli Piacentini, this dry expression emphasizes floral elegance and texture.
Region
Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna. The hills reach up to 300 meters, with sandy clay and limestone soils that enhance aromatic expression. The area has a long tradition of producing floral, characterful whites.
Tasting Notes
Bright gold in the glass with aromas of jasmine, peach nectar, and wild herbs. The palate is dry and supple, with silky texture, lifted floral tones, and a clean, elegant finish.
Vinification & Ageing
Gentle pressing and fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel. Aged briefly in steel to preserve its aromatic freshness.
Ageing Potential
2–5 years. Likely an aromatic and slightly structured Malvasia; can surprise with mid-term evolution.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with spicy Asian dishes, herb-roasted chicken, shrimp salad, and young cheeses such as robiola or stracchino.
Fun Fact
“Tasto di Seta” translates to “Silk Touch”, a reference to both the wine’s texture and the owners’ deep appreciation for classical music.
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Le Monde Pinot Grigio DOC Friuli
Pronunciation: “PEE-noh GREE-joe”
Grape
100% Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio, a mutation of Pinot Noir, thrives in Friuli’s cool yet sunny conditions, developing purity of fruit and mineral drive.
Region
Friuli Venezia Giulia is a prestigious northeastern Italian region famed for its white wines. Its diverse soils of gravel, clay, and marl, along with a climate influenced by the nearby Alps and Adriatic Sea, produce crisp, aromatic whites with remarkable freshness and complexity. Friuli DOC Pinot Grigio showcases this balance of ripe fruit and mineral elegance.
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow with aromas of ripe pear, citrus peel, acacia, and white peach. On the palate, it is fresh yet rounded, with a creamy mid-palate and a dry, mineral finish.
Vinification & Ageing
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Aged on fine lees for several months to develop texture and complexity.
Ageing Potential
1–3 years. Made to be fresh and approachable, best consumed young.
Food Pairing
Excellent with fried calamari, seafood linguine, mild vegetable dishes, and soft cheeses.
Fun Fact
Le Monde takes its name from the historic district “le monde”, and sits in a particularly cool subzone where night-time temperatures help develop aromatic precision.
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Cavallotto Pinner Langhe DOC
Grape
100% Pinot Nero vinified as a white wine
“Pinner” is a rare white wine made from Pinot Nerograpes vinified without skin contact, a style pioneered by Cavallotto in Piemonte. It offers the elegance of Pinot Noir with the freshness of a white wine.
Region
Langhe, Piemonte. Grown on the estate’s high-altitude slopes in Castiglione Falletto, the vines benefit from marl soils and a cool microclimate that preserves acidity and finesse.
Tasting Notes: Pale straw yellow. Aromas of white flowers, golden apple, citrus peel, and a hint of almond. On the palate, it’s crisp and refined, with vibrant acidity, mineral undertones, and a clean, persistent finish.
Vinification & Ageing
Gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel at low temperatures. Aged briefly on lees in steel to enhance texture and aromatic complexity.
Food Pairing: Ideal with seafood tartare, vegetable tempura, creamy cheeses, or delicate pasta dishes with butter or herbs.
Ageing Potential
5–8 years. A Pinot Nero vinified as a white wine with mineral, textured, and ageing capacity.
Food Pairing
This wine is a perfect match for seafood crudo, shellfish, fresh cheeses like goat or robiola, and light poultry or vegetable dishes.
Fun Fact
Cavallotto coined the name “Pinner” as a play on Pinot Nero, creating one of Italy’s first and most iconic white expressions of this red grape.
Discover more about the producer: Cavallotto
