COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Kellerei Cantina Terlan
REGION
Trentino-Alto Adige
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kellerei Cantina Terlan, founded in 1893 in South Tyrol, is one of Italy's most prestigious wine cooperatives. Renowned for producing white wines with extraordinary longevity, the estate's crown jewel is the Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvée. Conceived by winemaker Rudi Kofler, this wine represents the pinnacle of the estate's century-long history and is crafted to showcase the unique volcanic terroir of the Terlano DOC. Sourced from the oldest and finest parcels of the estate's premier Cru sites—Vorberg, Kreuth, and Winkl—this limited-production wine is often compared to the finest Grand Crus of Burgundy. The volcanic red quartz porphyry soils of the region impart a distinctive mineral tension and salinity, making this one of the most sought-after and collectible white wines in Italy.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€285
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Often called the 'Montrachet of Italy' due to its incredible complexity, structure, and legendary aging potential.
Fact 02
Only 4,000 bottles of this ultra-exclusive 2020 vintage were produced, making it highly allocated worldwide.
Fact 03
Grown on rare volcanic red quartz porphyry soils, which give the wine its signature salty, mineral-driven finish.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2020 vintage is a meticulous blend of 70% Pinot Bianco, 28% Chardonnay, and 2% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are hand-harvested from steep, high-altitude vineyards ranging from 330 to 600 meters above sea level. Following a gentle whole-cluster pressing, the must undergoes natural cold sedimentation. Fermentation takes place slowly under temperature-controlled conditions in large 12-hectoliter oak casks, followed by full malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged on its fine lees for 12 months in traditional large wooden casks to build texture and complexity. The final blend was assembled in May 2022 and bottled in August 2022, resulting in a wine of immense structural integrity and aging potential.
