Name: Terlano - Cuvee Classico
SKU: 49328
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Terlano – Cuvee Classico

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Italy

Trentino-Alto Adige

Wine

White

The Facts

UPCs 2023 (750ml) - 7 45163 44650 9

Origins Italy > Trentino-Alto Adige > Alto Adige

Appellation Alto Adige

Varietal White Blend

Cepage 60% Pinot Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaking Hand harvest and selection of the grapes; pressing and clarification of the must by natural sedimentation; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks

Aging 6 mos on the lees in 80% stainless and 20% barrels

Alcohol by Volume 13.5%

Annual Production 22,000 cases

Markets California

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The Character

Overall Layered & Complex

Aromas Green apple, white peach, lemon balm, mint, minerality

Mouthfeel Fresh & Lively

Tasting Notes Green apple and white peach combine with fine nuances of lemon balm and mint to create the typical aromas of the classic Terlano. Pronounced notes of peach on the palate, lending the wine its lively character. The multifaceted, well structured flavor derives from an interplay of freshness and minerality and also has a wonderfully long, persistent finish.

Pairings Smoked salmon plate

Awards

2023 - 95pts James Suckling, 94pts Wine Enthusiast, 92pts Wine Spectator
2021 - 93pts James Suckling, 93pts Wine Advocate, 92pts Wine Spectator, 91pts Wine Enthusiast, 90pts Vinous

Sustainability

2023 - Vegan
2021 - Vegan

The Story

A blend of Terlano's three most traditional white varieties, namely Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon, this original cuvée, which was one of the first wines produced when the winery was founded, is an extremely layered and complex wine. Pinot Bianco, as the main variety used in the cuvée, provides the freshness and a good acid structure, while Chardonnay delivers a pleasing warmth and mellowness and Sauvignon Blanc adds the fine aromatic character.
Hand harvest and selection of the grapes; pressing and clarification of the must by natural sedimentation; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, aging on the lees for 6 - 7 months partly in stainless steel tanks (80%) and partly in big wooden barrels (20%).

About Terlano

Producer Story

Founded in 1893, Cantina Terlano has grown into one of the leading wine growers' cooperatives in the Alto Adige region of northeastern Italy. Located in the Dolomite Mountains in the foothills of the Alps, Terlano's distinctive location and extraordinary terroir are key to the development of their stunning, world-renowned wines. With a current membership of 143 growers farming a total area of 165 hectares, Terlano insures the highest standards of quality by compensating growers for the quality of their grapes not the quantity. The emphasis in the vineyard is on reducing yield in favor of producing more concentrated fruit.

Producer Story

Founded in 1893, Cantina Terlano has grown into one of the leading wine growers' cooperatives in the Alto Adige region of northeastern Italy. Located in the Dolomite Mountains in the foothills of the Alps, Terlano's distinctive location and extraordinary terroir are key to the development of their stunning, world-renowned wines. With a current membership of 143 growers farming a total area of 165 hectares, Terlano insures the highest standards of quality by compensating growers for the quality of their grapes not the quantity. The emphasis in the vineyard is on reducing yield in favor of producing more concentrated fruit.