2023 Nals Margreid Stein Sauvignon, Alto Adige, Italy- Expect white grapefruit, elderflower, fresh herb, and a distinctive flinty minerality on the finish that is entirely site-driven. Nals Margreid is one of Alto Adige's most reliable cooperative producers, farming a patchwork of vineyards across the valley floor and elevated hillside sites in the Adige basin. The "Stein" named for the rocky, mineral soils of the Nals area is their single-vineyard Sauvignon and a consistent benchmark for the variety in the region. Alto Adige Sauvignon occupies a fascinating middle ground between the grassy, cut-grass exuberance of New Zealand and the restrained, smoky precision of the Loire: you get both worlds here. The 2023 vintage in Alto Adige was warm but tempered by altitude the wines retain excellent acidity and definition without losing generosity. Stainless steel fermentation and ageing preserves every bit of the aromatic lift. For the customer who loves Sauvignon Blanc but wants to trade up from the obvious choices this is the conversation starter.