Merk: Terlan (Terlano)

Formaat : 0.75

Gradatie : gradazione 13,5%

"Torilan – the old name for Terlano – has been chosen for the red equivalent of the
white Terlaner Classico. This cuvée is a Bordeaux blend: The classic combination of
Merlot and Cabernet, which gives the wine its distinctive elegance and finesse."
Rudi Kofler

Technical data
• Alcohol content: 13.5 %vol.
• Residual sugar: 2.8 g/l
• Total acidity: 5.2
Wine
• Name: Torilan
• DOC denomination: Alto Adige
• Variety: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet
• History: first vintage 2001
• Quality line: The classics
Production area
• Country: Alto Adige DOC
• Provenance Alto Adige
• Altitude: 250 - 900 m a. s. l.
• Slope: 5 - 70 %
• Orientation: South - Southwest
Wine character
• Color: intensive garnet red with ruby reflections
• Smell: In the glass, Merlot aromas reminiscent of cassis and black cherry combine with the
spicy-smoky character of the Cabernet, revealing a touch a green pepper and vanilla.
• Taste: On the palate, this cuvée offers an interesting symbiosis of fruit, the spiciness and
tannins of the Cabernet, and the rich complexity of the Merlot.
Simple pairings
Goes well with grilled cutlets with ratatouille, venison medallions in a south Tyrolean bread
crust with Schupfnudel (potato dumplings), entrecote with grilled vegetables or a venison
goulash with pilaf rice.
Detailed pairings
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Cellaring and tasting advice
• Storage advice: Cool storage at constant temperatures, high level of humidity, good ventilation
and as little light as possible
• Cellar temperature: 10 - 15 °C
• Minimum maturity: 2 years
• Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C
• Suggested glass: Bordeaux glass