Rottensteiner's Pinot Bianco Carnol comes from South Tyrol, where the soil is hard and mineral, transforming a delicate grape variety into a white wine with a surprising structure and strong character. The history of this label is closely linked to the village of San Pietro in Carnol, the birthplace of Toni Rottensteiner, the man who, in the 1980s, led the winery towards the courageous choice of absolute quality. We are in the classic Santa Maddalena area, a natural amphitheatre that embraces Bolzano and enjoys an exceptional microclimate. Here, Pinot Bianco vines grow on sunny south-west facing slopes, caressed by breezes that guarantee ideal temperature variations to preserve the freshness of the fruit. Carnol is a pure Pinot Bianco. Without the intervention of other grapes, this wine perfectly expresses its territory. This is also thanks to the Tollhof vineyard, considered one of the best plots on the estate for this variety, located between 350 and 450 metres above sea level, where the porphyritic, sandy and loamy soils give the grapes an almost sharp minerality. Vinification takes place mainly in steel to keep the freshness intact, but a small part of the mass, about 5%, ferments and ages in barriques. This touch does not give the wine any woody notes, but gives it a softness and fullness that make it unique. In the glass, Carnol impresses with its bright straw yellow colour, enlivened by greenish reflections that anticipate its liveliness. The nose is an orderly explosion of fresh citrus fruits, crisp green apple and delicate notes of white flowers, with a finish reminiscent of fresh almonds. In the mouth, it is decisive: great freshness and full structure, almost buttery, leaving its mark. At the table, it is a true champion of versatility. It works well with salt-baked sea bass or Bolzano-style white asparagus.