Wes Marshall

After decades spent in Chardonnay's shadow, Riesling is staging its comeback. Alois Lageder in Magrè is a thoughtful maker of subdued yet stylish Rieslings. 2007 RAIN Riesling: "I only make the dry Riesling," Alois Lageder proudly says, "because it better reflects the climate and soil of Alto Adige and our philosophy of elegance and finesse."