In the glass
Aroma: white peach, green apple, almond blossom, subtle spice
Palate: stone fruit, creamy lees, fresh acidity, long mineral finish
Stroblhof's Strahler Pinot Bianco from the cellar's vineyards in Pigeno (Appiano). A historical Pinot Bianco that the producer describes as bringing 'the very soul of Stroblhof' to glass; lees-aged for texture.
What it pairs with
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Pan-seared trout with herbs
The wine's almond blossom and stone fruit meet alpine trout; creamy lees match herb butter. -
Roast capon with sage
Medium-bodied Pinot Bianco pairs with white meat; the wine's structure carries the dish. -
Risotto with porcini
Creamy lees-driven texture matches risotto while saline finish balances mushroom umami.
History
Stroblhof's Strahler is the cellar's headline Pinot Bianco, sitting alongside the Sepp Hanni Pinot Nero Riserva in the portfolio. The Nicolussi-Leck family has run the 1664-founded estate across vineyards, restaurant and 4-star hotel.
- 1664 — Stroblhof estate founded
Facts
- Producer
- Stroblhof
- Grapes
- Pinot Bianco (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Bianco
- Oak
- Approximately ten months on the lees in large oak and stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Strahler Pinot Bianco
What does Strahler Pinot Bianco taste like?
White peach, green apple, almond blossom and subtle spice on the nose; stone fruit, creamy lees, fresh acidity and a long mineral finish on the palate. Medium-bodied, dry, with high acidity.
When should I drink Strahler?
Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant stone fruit; cellared bottles develop honey and pronounced mineral complexity.
Where is Strahler made?
From the Stroblhof estate vineyards in Pigeno (Appiano) on the Ueberetsch ridge. The estate, founded in 1664, integrates wine production with a hotel and restaurant.