2022 Riesling Eisacktaler – Kaiton (Alto Adige, Italy)
Kaiton’s Eisacktaler Riesling showcases what high-altitude Alto Adige fruit can achieve when picked late and pressed while ice-cold: intense flavour concentration bridged by racy acidity. The 2022 vintage, ripe yet fresh across northern Italy, gave this Eisacktaler Riesling both energy and depth — a wine that is as vibrant as it is rich.
On the nose, expressive aromatics of lime blossom, pear nectar and white peach are layered with hints of orange zest, quince and a fine floral thread. There’s a pure, crystalline quality to the fruit that feels both immediate and refined. The palate delivers concentrated citrus and stone fruit sweetness, tempered by lively, mouthwatering acidity that keeps the wine buoyant rather than heavy. Underlying saline minerality adds precision, while a lingering finish carries notes of honeyed citrus, white flowers and a whisper of spice.
This Eisacktaler Riesling is a balanced combination of opulent fruit and taut structure — rich enough to savour slowly, yet driven by acidity that gives it clarity and finesse.
Corked Points: 90/100
Sommelier diary #99
