Cantina Terlano CANTINA TERLANO Alto Adige Terlaner Cuvée 2022

Description

The Terlaner della Catina Terlano is a composition of the three most traditional white varieties of the winery: Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. This ancient cuvée, which is one of the wines produced since the winery was founded, is an extremely complex wine. Starting with the 2013 vintage, this expressive blend has been enhanced by using grapes from vineyards previously held back for the production of Vorberg, Kreuth and Winkl. The vinification involves soft pressing of whole bunches and clarification of the must by natural sedimentation. The slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature is followed by refinement on the yeasts, also in steel, for 5-7 months, with assembly one month before bottling. The Terlaner della Catina Terlano is pale yellow with olive reflections, the first aromatic ones entice with hints of cardamom, white pepper and pale pink grapefruit. Lingering apricot and ripe tropical citrus gracefully swirl around a concentrated flow of intense minerality. Freshness defines the finish of this impeccably balanced wine. Try it with fish stews, spring rolls, citrus, rosemary roast chicken and even barbecue.

Founded in 1893, Cantina Terlano has become one of the leading winegrowers’ cooperatives in South Tyrol, in northeastern Italy. Located in the Dolomites, at the foot of the Alps, Terlano’s distinctive position and extraordinary terroir are fundamental to the development of their splendid wines. Located in a sheltered basin, Terlano enjoys an excellent southern exposure.

The vineyard slopes ranging from 250 to 900 m asl offer ideal conditions for the cultivation of vines, especially Lagrein, a native variety of South Tyrol. The vineyards composed of red rocks with a high mineral content retain the heat of the day, while the porous soil allows water to drain, keeping the soil dry around the roots of the vines. These factors, combined with the cool evening temperatures, give life to wines of incredible depth and potentially ageable.

With a current membership of 143 producers cultivating a total area of ​​165 hectares, Terlano ensures the highest standards of quality by compensating the growers for the quality of their grapes and not for the quantity. In the vineyards, the emphasis is on yield reduction in favor of more concentrated fruit production. Terlano produces 30% of red wines and 70% of whites, all with DOC quality denomination.