Terlan

Cantina Terlano Pinot Grigio defines the classic style of the popular grape. Founded in 1893, this small cooperative winery has access to some of the best vineyard sites in the Alto Adige. The result is wines like this outstanding 2024 Pinot Grigio, a wine that combines depth of flavor with a pure and zesty style. It shows intriguing floral scents plus peach, pear and tropical fruits backed by cream and spice hints. Layers of juicy, ripe fruit flavors are enhanced by the cream and spice nuances and a clean and refreshing finish. It has a creamy texture characteristic of the best Pinot Grigios. It’s a classic rendition that shows why Pinot Grigio became popular in the first place. 92 Wayne Belding

The 2023 Cantina Terlano Pinot Grigio Alto Adige presents a refined mineral-driven interpretation of this widely planted variety which demonstrates the precision and pedigree of this historic cooperative. The historic cooperative Cantina Terlano established in 1893 operates near Bolzano to produce Italy's most enduring white wines from its volcanic porphyry soil vineyards at high elevations. This Pinot Grigio bottling stands apart from common mass-market interpretations because it presents a structured profile with green apple and lemon peel and white peach aromas and mountain herb and wet stone notes. The wine presents a linear profile with bright acidity and a clean saline finish which expresses the alpine terroir. The stainless steel fermentation and aging process preserves the wine's purity and freshness which makes it suitable for light meals and as a vibrant aperitivo. The wine stands out as an excellent choice for those who want a refined Pinot Grigio that showcases terroir characteristics and genuine depth.