Cuvée Terlaner is one of this cooperative winery’s original wines when it was formed by 24 wine growers in 1893. It is made from Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, a classic blend in the region. It is a complex wine with flavors of green apple, white peach and melon with a touch of lemon balm, and dusty, flinty notes are presented in a light-bodied format and enlivened with vibrant acidity. It comes from Terlan, a region in the Alto Adige in northern Italy ("Terlaner" is the adjectival form of the region’s name), one of the places in the world where Pinot Bianco (or Blanc in French) really shines. It will be a welcome addition at a summer meal of a seared tuna Niçoise salad or a chilled gazpacho.
Cantina Terlan, Alto Adige DOC (Italy) 2019
By Rebecca Murphy