COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Cantina Terlan
REGION
Trentino-Alto Adige
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Winkl Sauvignon Blanc from Cantina Terlan is a distinguished white wine from the Alto Adige DOC region of Italy. Produced as a varietal wine since 1956, it is considered a long-standing tradition and an iconic expression of South Tyrolean Sauvignon Blanc. Cantina Terlan, a cooperative founded in 1893, focuses on quality through reduced yields and grape quality compensation. The wine originates from the Terlano area, known for its high-altitude vineyards situated on steep hillsides with lean soils, contributing to its distinct character. The 2023 vintage is characterized by ripe fruit and fine acidity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A 'cult wine' since 1956.
Fact 02
Grown on slopes up to 70% gradient.
Fact 03
Terlano DOC boasts some of the oldest vineyards.
Fact 04
Iconic South Tyrolean Sauvignon Blanc.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Winkl Sauvignon begins with a manual harvest and careful selection of grapes. The fruit undergoes gentle pressing, followed by natural sedimentation of the must. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine then matures on its lees for 7-8 months, with 80% of the aging taking place in stainless steel and the remaining 20% in large wooden barrels. This process aims to develop the wine's texture and complexity while retaining its varietal purity.
