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Cantina Terlano Pinot Grigio Classico 2011

750ML
Sku: 044820

Vineyards for this concentrated Pinot Grigio rest at 1,000 feet A.S.L. in the sandy, easy warming porphyric gravel and calcareous soil high above the town of Terlan. Fermentation is temperature-controlled and the wine is aged on the lees for 6 months.

Tasting notes

It is light straw in color with pleasant aromas of ripe melon and freshly picked MacIntosh apples. Crisp and light on the palate with lovely pineapple, Bartlett pear and apple ﬂavors that harmoniously intermingle with orange zest and almond notes. The ﬁnish lingers with spicy tropical fruit. Pairs equally well with light seafood dinners and richer cream-based sauces

Wine maker notes

In Terlano, where the winemaking tradition dates back more than 2,000 years, mild, Mediterranean type microclimatic conditions impart unique characteristics to the wines. Located in Alto Adige’s Dolomite Mountains, in the foothills of the Alps, Terlano’s distinctive location and extraordinary terroir are the key to the development of these stunning wines. Situated in a sheltered hollow, Terlano benefits from an ideal south facing exposure. There, vineyard slopes ranging from 820–3,000 feet A.S.L. provide perfect conditions to cultivate their many indigenous grapes. Vineyards composed of red porphyric rocks with high mineral content accumulate and retain the day’s warmth, while the porous soil allows the water to drain, keeping the soil dry around the roots of the vines. To insure the highest standards of quality, Terlano compensates their growers for the quality of their grapes, not the quantity. And in the vineyards, emphasis has been placed on reducing yield in favor of producing more concentrated fruit. These factors combined with the cool evening temperatures contribute to the wines’ enhanced quality. Winemaker: Rudi Kolfer

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Country: Italy
Region: Trentino-Alto Adige
Sub-Region: Alto Adige
Grape Varietal: Pinot Gris
Type: Still wine

Reg. 19.99

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