February 15, 2017

Manni Nössing Sylvaner: 2008-2015

 Manni Nössing is one of Italy’s most talented winemakers. In fact, all his wines are so good that it’s virtually impossible to pick the best of the lot, or even a favorite (although individual taste preferences will undoubtedly help guide that decision). Nössing’s most famous wine is his Kerner. In my view, the Müller-Thurgau Sass Rigais is just as good, while the Sylvaner his most underrated wine (sometimes I think by Nössing too). Au contraire: The Sylvaner deserves much better, as it’s absolutely gorgeous, age-worthy, and remarkably pure, easily ranking with the best Italy has to offer in white wine. In fact, as great as all his wines are, it’s Nössing’s Sylvaner that leaves me mouth-opened and speechless almost every vintage.