Terlaner DOC Terlano
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| 4 Grappoli AIS |
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| Winery | Terlano |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | BZ 128 |
| Winery headquarter | Terlano - Terlano (BZ) - Via Colli d'argento, 7 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Pasta all'amatriciana, Cold cuts and salami, Vegetables in batter, veal with tuna sauce, White Meat, Fresh cheese, Aperitif, Sea bass, Grilled Fish |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Alto Adige Doc |
The “I Vigneti” line of the Terlano Winery is enriched by this very important production connected both with the producer and the territory. This wine valorizes and promotes its winery all around the world. This historic blend produced since the winery creation and it is made by traditional and local varieties cultivated at Terlano: Pinot bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. The Pinot bianco is used in major quantity and gives freshness and acidity, while the Chardonnay gives softness and warmness and the Sauvignon gives an aromatic taste to the blend. There is a manual picking of the grapes and it follows a delicate pressing of the entire bunch and the racking off made by natural sedimentation. The slow fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under temperature control. Finally the aging period lasts 5-7 months on fine yeasts in steel barrels. The assembling is made one month before being bottled. The production area is the north of Terlano in the DOC area. The soils are located at 250-500 meters above the sea level with a slope of 35% located at South, South-west.
Characteristics of this wine from Trentino Alto Adige
The Terlaner DOC has a bright straw yellow color with green reflections. The scent is classic with a bouquet of green apple and white peach but also mint and lemon balm. The taste on the palate is net. It has a peach aroma which give vivacity and softness. There is a union between freshness and mineral taste enriched by a long aftertaste.
Suggested pairings with the "Terlaner Doc"
The "Terlaner DOC" of the Terlano Winery is perfect with the Terlano wine soup but it is perfect also with raw white asparagus, with pizza, pasta with tomato sauce, rosemary focaccia, or penne all’arrabbiata. It is also good with fresh pecorino and parmigiano. It can be matched also to the speck knödel or with sausages and sauerkraut, turkey or a delicate roasted meat. It has to be served at 10°-12°C in white and young wine glasses.
