Cantina Tramin, Stoan, Alto Adige/Südtirol, 2021

Stoan is a benchmark Italian white blend, combining 65% Chardonnay, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Pinot Blanc and 5% Gewurztraminer. Each variety is separately fermented and matured in large oak barrels, before blending and bottling. Waxy, spicy, broad and fleshy, it's full of melon, peach, pear, mint and herbs, with a well balanced, perfumed finish.

Stoan (meaning ‘stone’) from the cooperative's ‘selection’ line of wines is a blend of 65% Chardonnay, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Pinot Bianco and 5% Gewurztraminer, fermented and aged for 11 months in large casks. It has a bold aroma of citrus, apple, stone fruits and white flowers, while in the mouth a focused core of juicy, sapid tropical fruits and green apple is surrounded by mouthwatering acidity. The mid-palate is stony, while the finish is long and peppery, with some floral lift and a sprinkle of exotic spices. Unique and delicious.