Lowengang is one of the few Italian white wines built to age many long years in the cellar. Chardonnay is farmed according to bio-dynamic ideals and shaped by oak barrique. The result is creamy, rich, structured and redolent of apricot, vanilla, citrus cream and spice.——M.L.(3/1/2012)—— 92

The 2007 Chardonnay Lowengang is a deceptively mid-weight wine long on personality and character. Ripe varietal fruit, spices, flowers and French oak are woven together nicely. This distinctly Burgundian Alto Adige Chardonnay impresses for its overall sense of harmony and poise. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2017. Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405

Smooth, rich and beautifully textured, this opulent Chardonnay from cool-climate Alto Adige offers plush aromas of yellow fruit, rose, vanilla and toasted almond. You could pair Lowengang with shellfish or creamy risotto with wild mushrooms. ——M.L.(5/1/2011)—— 92

The 2006 Chardonnay Lowengang offers an attractive combination of rich varietal fruit supported by a persistent vein of minerality. In this vintage the French oak is very nicely balanced, and everything is in the right place all the way through to the polished finish. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014. This is by far the most impressive set of wines I have tasted from Alois Lageder, one of Alto Adige’s largest and best-known producers.Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405