Weingut Ebner 2021 Valle Isarco Gruner Veltliner

The Wine

A crisp, aromatic white wine from Alto Adige’s northern Valle Isarco, a region known for its steep, terraced vineyards and cool alpine climate.

Ample aromas of citrus, green apple, white pepper, and fresh herbs, alongside subtle floral notes. On the palate, it is lively and precise, with bright acidity, a lean mineral backbone, and a touch of white pepper spice - a characteristic of Grüner Veltliner. The finish is clean and refreshing, making it an excellent companion to light dishes such as grilled fish, vegetable risotto, or fresh cheeses. The wine's alpine freshness and purity of fruit make it both approachable now but also able to develop further nuance if cellared for another few years.

The Winery

Weingut Ebner sounds German, not Italian, right? Where in Italy do you see the term "Weingut"? Only in Alto Adige, and its because it was part of the German-speaking country of Austria until the boundary was redrawn during WWI, making this once Austrian region part of Italy. Visit today (and you really must put it on your bucket list!) and you'll find such everyday items as menus and street signs are printed in both Italian and German (and English, a nod to power of Tourism, not cultural history!).

Enough history! On to details about Ebner - it is a family-run estate located in the Valle Isarco, the northernmost winegrowing area of Alto Adige. The winery is dedicated to cultivating traditional varieties suited to the region’s cool climate, including Grüner Veltliner, Kerner, and Sylvaner.

Vineyards are planted on steep slopes (imagine the opening scene of the Sound of Music and you'll understand what this region looks like) with mineral-rich soils, benefiting from significant diurnal temperature shifts that preserve acidity and aromatic intensity. The Ebner family emphasizes sustainable viticulture and careful, low-intervention winemaking, aiming to express the purity and character of their alpine terroir.