Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Platinum Medal

97pts Decanter

Layers of fresh cut grass and rose petals interwoven with apricot and lime juice; sumptuous and ample with a mouthwatering acidity, a lithe, delicate texture and an enduring, luscious finish. Beautifully expressive and skillfully blended.

Tasting Notes

The wine shows a straw color with light lemon hue. The aromas are intense yet clean and suggest hints of peaches, ripe pears and elderflowers as well as tropical aromas of pineapples and mangos. The wine is fresh and gentle on the palate, with great balance and lasting intensity.

Food Pairing

Stoan seems almost intentionally crafted to match the exotic flavors of Asian fusion cuisine and is wonderful with dishes like braised halibut in a coconut and lemongrass sauce or caramelized ginger chicken with jasmine rice.

Winery Notes

The name of this exotic Alto Adige blend refers to the stony soil in which the grapes are grown, which in local German dialect is referred to as "stoan." This aromatic white wine is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer grapes which are blended together and fermented in large oak barrels before being refined an additional seven months before bottling.