2023 Ansitz Josef Weger, Sauvignon Blanc “Myron” Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy.
The incredibly expressive and enjoyable Josef Weger Myron Sauvignon was a totally new producer and one for me and I loved the aromatics, lively acidity and depth here, there’s lemon/lime, white peach, guava and a touch of gooseberry on the medium bodied palate, with a steely mineral core and subtle herbal background. This winery, a historic Alto Adige property, is based in Eppan/Cornaiano area near Trentino, focuses on clean varietal wines, using mostly all stainless steel, as this one shows. I’ve always loved Italian Sauvignon Blanc, especially those made in the Dolomites and the Alto Adige with Manincor and Terlano, in particular being some of my all time favorites, so now I can add Weger to my list to look for.
Upon some research, I discovered that Ansitz, or Weingut, Josef Weger is a pioneering estate and family-run winery located in Cornaiano (Girlan) in Alto Adige that specializes in producing high-quality, terroir-driven wines. The Josef Weger label has actually been around since 1820 and is now led by the talented Johannes Weger, who crafts many Burgundy varietal wines, along with Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, a local favorite Schiava and a deeply colored Lagrein, as well as a few others, all grown up at high altitudes. In the cellar, Weger employs cool fermentations and uses almost exclusively, as noted above, stainless steel for elevage, preserving transparency and terroir driven character in his wines. The whites are the ones to check out first, they include this easy Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Gewürztraminer and Weißburgunder or Pinot Blanc.
($20 Est.) 91 Points, grapelive