Description

Cantina Terlano Primo Terlaner I Grande Cuvée 2020

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The Essence of Terlano
The perfect creation, an expression of the innermost character of Cantina Terlano.

“The quest was for the perfect creation, one capable of expressing the authentic, innermost character of Cantina Terlano, for a wine that would embody our tradition of more than a hundred years and would combine the strengths of our very best varieties and vineyards. We have achieved that goal. The result is the Terlaner I Grande Cuvée.” Rudi Kofler

DOC denomination: Alto Adige Terlano
Variety: 70 % Pinot Bianco, 28 % Chardonnay, 2 % Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2020
Bottles produced: 4,000
Yield: 35 hl/ha
Orientation: South – Southwest
Altitude: Pinot Bianco 550 – 600 m, Chardonnay 350 m, Sauvignon Blanc 330 m
Slope: 10 – 55 %

Vinification

Pressing: gentle whole cluster pressing; Clarification of the must: natural sedimentation;
Fermentation and maturation: slow fermantation in oak casks (12 hl); malolactic fermentation and ageing on the lees for 12 months in big wooden barrels
Assemblage: May 2022
Bottling date: August 10th, 2022

• Alcohol content: 13,5 % vol
• Residual sugar: 0,7 g/l
• Total acidity: 6,2 g/l

Wine Description:

Color: brilliant straw yellow
Smell: rich and complex on the nose; multifaceted aromas of citrus fruit, white pepper and herbs as well as a delicate smoky note
Taste: The wine’s elegance and perfect balance are the product of its remarkable structure and subtle texture, which give the wine its unmistakable character. Its extremely long finish is more than pleasant; it leaves its mark in memory as the supreme expression of a mineral terroir that is unique in the world.

Vintage: 

The year 2020 began with a dry mild winter, and the first heavy rains did not fall until March. Somewhat early but uniform budding of the vines set in at the beginning of April. May was warm and mostly very sunny, and the young shoots developed particularly well, with the first signs of flowering visible on the earliest sites by the middle of the month. A cold spell at the beginning of June and several days of rain significantly slowed shoot development and also delayed flowering on the late sites. The following months of July and August brought a good balance of precipitation and pleasant temperatures, with nighttime temperatures always remaining on the cool side. On the early sites harvesting began in good weather on August 26. Towards the end of the month, however, the harvest was interrupted by heavy rainfall, and unstable weather at the beginning of September was a major challenge for many winegrowers. In some cases, it was necessary to bring in the harvest in two phases so as to ensure that only the fully ripe grapes were picked and the required grape maturity and quality could be achieved. Overall, the 2020 vintage was challenging and called for strong nerves, but consistent yield control and patience during the harvesting finally led to a good result in terms of the quality of the wine.

Aging:

Cool storage at constant temperatures, high level of humidity and as little light as possible
Cellar temperature: 10 – 15 °C
Excellent ageing potential > 10 years