A wild yet engaging nose exuding stemmy, herbal freshness. White pepper funk, agave/mezcal, resin, charcuterie and salted lemons. A touch of fine sauerkraut, too. Leave it in the glass, this will show some yuzu sorbet characters, too. Full-bodied and substantial on the palate with naturally bright acidity leading it to a long and tangy finish. Salty at the end. Lots of stamina! This serious yet fun, and reminds me of some of the top, tangy garnachas from Gredos or Beaujolais. This is simply the white version that stands at the top of our “drinkability” pyramid. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Irresistibly drinkable now, but will hold well. - Zekun Shuai

Sweet florals, spice, lemon curd and mint create a thoroughly inviting bouquet as the 2021 Nosiola Fontanasanta opens in the glass. This is soothingly soft, traversing both savory and sweet. It's perfumed, like liquid flowers mixed with the essence of apple as it flows across the palate. The 2021 finishes savory, nearly salty in style, with lingering citrus hints. -- Eric Guido