Sips, Sights, & Spices

From the Dolomites’ crisp mountain air to the smoky depth of Speck and the dark-berry richness of Lagrein, Alto Adige is a region where every flavour tells a story. This post brings together its food, wine, and Alpine spirit - along with a simple, delicious pork tenderloin recipe inspired by the landscape itself.

Spanish Godello from Bierzo shines with bright minerality, orchard fruit, and a clean, elegant texture shaped by high-altitude vineyards and gentle oak aging. César Márquez crafts expressive wines that reflect their landscape, making this Godello a natural match for dishes like baked salmon, fennel, and butter beans, where citrus, herbs, and richness meet its fresh, saline finish.

Aromatic white wines are a shortcut to impressing even the pickiest wine snob. Think bottles bursting with terpenes: floral Muscat, dramatic Zibibbo, bold Gewürztraminer, sharp Riesling, or flirtatious Torrontés. These grapes glow with citrus, flowers, and herbs, whether dry or sweet. When lost in a wine shop, just whisper “terpenes” and follow the aromas, your most fragrant allies.