Kettmeir, Alto Adige (Italy) Pinot Bianco 2019

 The 2019 rendition of this wine is very impressive — rich, flavorful, and very persistent in its finish for this grape variety.  It shows a riper, more dramatic flavor profile than some comparably prices releases such as the “Merus” bottling from Tiefenbrunner, with fruit that recalls melons and stone fruits with less citrus tang and a touch of tropical fruit.  However, there’s plenty of acidity to keep this fresh and lifted through the finish, though it is so well folded into the fruit that this seems quite seamless and rounded.  There’s also a hint of citrus pith bitterness in the finish, but I found that very pleasant and beneficial for the wine’s overall complexity.