Nusserhof, Henrich Mayr, Schiava, 'Elda'

One of the most incredible and inspiring stories in the wine world is that of Heinrich and Elda Mayr and their tiny farm in the Italian Tyrol. This humble property ties together everything that makes my work so exciting—history, adversity, farming with purpose, integrity, and of course, mind-blowing wine. Neither expensive or from a particularly flashy region, I can promise you that within the insider Italian sommelier culture in San Francisco and New York City, Heinrich and Elda’s wines are among the most prized and sought after. Less than 40 cases come to the West Coast each year and every bottle quickly disappears into the cellars of my favorite restaurants. But honestly, today’s offer goes much deeper than scarcity and hipness. Please continue reading below if you wish to start your day with one of the most fascinating stories in wine.Bolzano, where this wine is produced, is a narrow valley in the Dolomites, 45 minutes south of the Austrian border. This is deutsch-speaking, lederho