2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Bianco
Drinking Window Producer states aging potential greater than 10 years.
Classification Alto Adige Terlano DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Light, Lean, Sandy and clay-rich soils over predominantly volcanic quartz porphyry; the subsoil contains 55–60% quartz rock and has a slightly acidic ph.
Orientation South–Southwest
Vineyard Yield 52 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Large oak casks of 70 hL and 30 hL
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Cluster Pressing Followed By Clarification Through Natural Sedimentation
Production Details Grapes are harvested and selected by hand. The vineyards lie at 450–650 m, with slopes of 5–70%. The wine matures for 12 months on fine lees in traditional wooden casks. Producer-recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Bright straw yellow with green reflections; ripe melon, white peach, pear, apple, quince jelly, chamomile, pineapple and flint; compact and elegantly creamy, with fruit, aromatic and saline elements and a persistent mineral finish.
Food Pairing Spicy fish soup, mussels, seafood spaghetti, baked mussels, grilled cuttlefish or char, Roman-style artichokes, mature pecorino, aged Parmesan with mostarda, or Tête de Moine.
Critics Ratings James Suckling 96; Decanter 97

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Bianco
Drinking Window Producer states aging potential greater than 10 years.
Classification Alto Adige Terlano DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Light, Lean, Sandy and clay-rich soils over predominantly volcanic quartz porphyry; the subsoil contains 55–60% quartz rock and has a slightly acidic ph.
Orientation South–Southwest
Vineyard Yield 52 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Large oak casks of 70 hL and 30 hL
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Cluster Pressing Followed By Clarification Through Natural Sedimentation
Production Details Grapes are harvested and selected by hand. The vineyards lie at 450–650 m, with slopes of 5–70%. The wine matures for 12 months on fine lees in traditional wooden casks. Producer-recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Bright straw yellow with green reflections; ripe melon, white peach, pear, apple, quince jelly, chamomile, pineapple and flint; compact and elegantly creamy, with fruit, aromatic and saline elements and a persistent mineral finish.
Food Pairing Spicy fish soup, mussels, seafood spaghetti, baked mussels, grilled cuttlefish or char, Roman-style artichokes, mature pecorino, aged Parmesan with mostarda, or Tête de Moine.
Critics Ratings James Suckling 94; Vinous Icons 93; Veronelli 94/three stars; Falstaff 93; Robert Parker 95+

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Bianco
Drinking Window Producer states aging potential greater than 10 years.
Classification Alto Adige Terlano DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Light, Lean, Sandy and clay-rich soils over predominantly volcanic quartz porphyry; the subsoil contains 55–60% quartz rock and has a slightly acidic ph.
Orientation South–Southwest
Vineyard Yield 52 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Large oak casks of 70 hL and 30 hL
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Cluster Pressing Followed By Clarification Through Natural Sedimentation
Production Details Grapes are harvested and selected by hand. The vineyards lie at 450–650 m, with slopes of 5–70%. The wine matures for 12 months on fine lees in traditional wooden casks. Producer-recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Bright straw yellow with green reflections; ripe melon, white peach, pear, apple, quince jelly, chamomile, pineapple and flint; compact and elegantly creamy, with fruit, aromatic and saline elements and a persistent mineral finish.
Food Pairing Spicy fish soup, mussels, seafood spaghetti, baked mussels, grilled cuttlefish or char, Roman-style artichokes, mature pecorino, aged Parmesan with mostarda, or Tête de Moine.
Critics Ratings James Suckling 99; Robert Parker 94; Decanter 93; Vinous Icons 94

2018 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Bianco
Drinking Window Producer states aging potential greater than 10 years.
Classification Alto Adige Terlano DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Light, Lean, Sandy and clay-rich soils over predominantly volcanic quartz porphyry; the subsoil contains 55–60% quartz rock and has a slightly acidic ph.
Orientation South–Southwest
Vineyard Yield 52 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Large oak casks of 70 hL and 30 hL
Pressing Method Gentle Whole-Cluster Pressing Followed By Clarification Through Natural Sedimentation
Production Details Grapes are harvested and selected by hand. The vineyards lie at 450–650 m, with slopes of 5–70%. The wine matures for 12 months on fine lees in traditional wooden casks. Producer-recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Bright straw yellow with green reflections; ripe melon, white peach, pear, apple, quince jelly, chamomile, pineapple and flint; compact and elegantly creamy, with fruit, aromatic and saline elements and a persistent mineral finish.
Food Pairing Spicy fish soup, mussels, seafood spaghetti, baked mussels, grilled cuttlefish or char, Roman-style artichokes, mature pecorino, aged Parmesan with mostarda, or Tête de Moine.
Critics Ratings James Suckling 95; Gardininotes.com 98; Decanter 91; Falstaff 93

Producer Information

Address
Via Silberleiten 7, 39018 Terlano, South Tyrol, Italy
Phone
+39 0471 257135
Owner
Cooperative (Chairman: Georg Eyrl)
Cellarmaster
Rudi Kofler

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