Cantina Terlano Terlaner Classico 2023
Cantina Terlano
Cantina Terlano's Classico blend is among the great value wines of northern Italy. The cooperative's vineyards sit on ancient porphyry rock at elevation, and you can taste every meter of altitude and every millennium of geology. The 2023 vintage is taut, focused, and effortlessly drinkable — a white wine that proves terroir doesn't require a luxury price tag.
Nose
Crisp green apple and white floral notes open cleanly. A distinctive mineral streak — almost flinty — runs beneath, with touches of almond and fresh-cut grass.
Palate
Lean and precise, with citrus and green apple driving a racy acidity. The porphyry and quartz soils of Terlano show up as a chalky, stony texture that anchors the fruit. Midpalate brings a subtle nuttiness and a hint of melon sweetness.
Finish
Medium with a clean mineral close, lingering citrus, and a gentle almond note.
- Varietal
- Pinot Bianco
- Blend
- 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Sauvignon Blanc
- Vineyards
- Multiple estate vineyards across the Terlano commune, 250–900m elevation on porphyry soils
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Seared scallops with brown butter and capers
Founded in 1893, Cantina Terlano is an Alto Adige cooperative whose vineyards cling to porphyry rock formations at up to 900 meters, producing whites of uncommon mineral intensity and longevity.
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