Merk: Terlan (Terlano)

Gradatie : gradazione 14%

Terlaner I Grande Cuvée
„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

Varieties: Blend of 90% Pinot Bianco, 7% Chardonnay and 3% Sauvignon
Age of the vines: Pinot Bianco: 40 years
Chardonnay: 30 years
Sauvignon: 30 years
Soil: sandy soil of subvolcanic and volcanic origins with metamorphic
inclusions
Altitude: 300 – 570 m s.l.m.
Surface: 1 ha
Yield: 35 hl/ha
Cultivation method: viticulture in harmony with nature
Vinification: Pressing: gentle whole cluster pressing
Clarification of the must: natural sedimentation
Fermentation and maturation: slow fermentation in big oak casks (30 hl);
malolactic fermentation and ageing on the lees for
12 months in big wooden barrels
Blending: composition of the Grand Cuvée in February 2015
Bottling date: July 22nd, 2015
Wine character: 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. It’s 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.

Alcohol content: 14.5 %vol.
Residual sugar: 2.8 g/l
Acidity: 5.7 g/l
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Ageing potential: suitable for laying down for several years