The bilingual region where Pinot Bianco is in its (mountainous) element. Above, from the website of Cantina Merano/Kellerei Meran.
This far-northern Italian wine region, also known as Südtirol, where locals speak German as well as Italian, is increasingly appreciated for its alpine whites and reds based on Schiava and Lagrein. It's also one of the very few corners of Italy where Pinot Noir has a chance. See Walter's articles on Alto Adige, mainly reds. And read more on the whites from me tomorrow.
The region's 5,800 ha (14,332 acres) of vineyards range extraordinarily in elevation, from 200...