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The region produces a variety of bottles but is most celebrated for its white wines delivering crisp mineral character and extraordinary aromas. While Pinot Grigio is synonymous with Italy and is grown with much success in Alto Adige, the diversity of grapes is well documented. Popular international varieties such as Pinot Bianco, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling can be found across the region, as well as lesser-known grapes such as Müller-Thurgau and Kerner.

Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano 2020 Sanct Valentin Sauvignon (Alto Adige); $48, 95 Points. The benchmark wine for Sauvignon in Italy, this classy white opens with varietal aromas of elderflower, stone fruit, citrus and a botanical herb. Showing elegance and restraint, the delicious palate delivers succulent grapefruit, peach and fennel seed while a mineral note suggesting oyster shell lends depth before a lemon drop finish. Bright acidity keeps it energized. Drink through 2028. —Kerin O’Keefe

Cantina Produttori Bolzano 2021 Dellago Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige); $29, 92 Points. Delicate, inviting scents of white stone fruit, hay and spring field flower shape the nose. On the elegantly structured palate, tangy saline and hazelnut notes accent a core of creamy pear and white peach. It’s balanced, with fresh acidity. Editors’ Choice —K.O.

Rottensteiner 2021 Sauvignon (Alto Adige); $27, 92 Points. This polished, full-bodied white has aromas suggesting elderflower, citrus and green melon. Showing restraint and finesse, the fresh, savory palate features juicy grapefruit, peach and gooseberry alongside hints of Alpine herb. Editors’ Choice —K.O.

Elena Walch 2021 Pinot Bianco (Alto Adige); $18, 90 Points. Aromas of white stone fruit, spring blossom and a whiff of chamomile lead the way. The savory, creamy palate offers Bartlett pear, white peach and hazelnut alongside fresh acidity. —K.O.

Peter Zemmer 2021 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige); $35, 90 Points. The delicate nose offers inviting aromas of sun-warmed hay, white stone fruit and a whiff of bread dough. On the elegant, linear palate, savory notes suggesting saline accent ripe yellow pear before closing a note of hazelnut. Fresh acidity keeps it balanced. —K.O.

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