Cantina Terlan

"Once upon a time, St. Magdalener, a traditional cuvée of the two autochthonous grape varieties Vernatsch and Lagrein, not only played a very important role in South Tyrolean viticulture but was also one of the most famous Italian red wines. But even today, this finely fruity and characteristically stylish red wine, named after the growing area around the wine village of St. Magdalena, has many lovers and is currently being rediscovered by many a connoisseur." Rudi Kofler (Cellar Master Cantina Terlano)

Strong ruby red, with a clear, superficial fruit of black elderberries and cherries on the nose, rounded off by a bitter almond aroma and hints of violets. Fruity on the palate, soft and elegant with a balanced acidity structure and a low tannin content for the Vernatsch variety. SUPERIORE.DE

Impeccable Pinot Bianco in brilliant clear light yellow with clean fruit aromas and lively minerality. Pear, quince and floral memories on the palate, plus a brilliant, creamy texture. The fine-bodied Pinot Blanc is one of the winery's trademarks. SUPERIORE.DE

"Snappy acidity frames this lively, light-bodied white, which features a creamy range of ripe pear and pineapple, blood orange zest and grated ginger flavors all underscored by a streak of stony mineral." Wine Spectator

"A very striking pinot bianco that combines concentration and elegance with stony minerality. Hints of exotic fruit, flowers and spices make this a fascinating expression of this still underrated grape." James Suckling

"This is lovely in its streamlined purity and simplicity. The entry-level 2020 Alto Adige Pinot Bianco Tradition is redolent of citrus, crushed stone and tangy grapefruit. Fresh and lively, this Pinot Bianco shows lots of life and energy. It's very pretty. Drink it young with a buttery linguine and shrimp scampi." Robert Parker

The Lagrein Kretzer is a brilliant light red - a typical South Tyrolean rosé. The fresh, fruity taste with memories of blueberries harmonises with the light rose bouquet. A full-bodied, stimulating drop. SUPERIORE.DE

"This bone-dry, full-bodied rosé has a very interesting interplay of tart nectarines and strawberries with leafy and savory character that might not appeal to everyone. But we find it fascinating and very distinctive. Long, very crisp berry and herb finish." James Suckling

"The Cantina Terlano 2020 Alto Adige Lagrein Rosé Tradition shows a medium ruby color with faint purple hues. This nicely saturated color is characteristic of the Lagrein grape that is otherwise known as the protagonist of inky dark red wines. However, this wine is bright and tart with cranberry, wild plum and sweet almond, and it's just the trick for a chicken salad with walnuts and raisins." Robert Parker

Straw yellow, fruity and delicate on the nose of mountain blossoms, peach and apple. Precise and dry on the palate, taut and with a fine acid structure that gives it freshness and lightness. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is such a sophisticated and subtle pinot grigio that lies well outside the mainstream for this popular grape, the melon, peach and wild-herb aromas filling out the medium-bodied palate neatly, the long, supple finish tingling with mineral freshness." James Suckling

"The 2020 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Tradition is luminous and bright with finely tuned aromatic intensity. The bouquet reveals citrus, white peach and crisp apple. This is a zesty and crisp white to pair with specialty finger foods or vegetable tempura. I just love this freshness and the tonic, energetic quality displayed in this well-priced production." Robert Parker

"Lagrein is undoubtedly one of South Tyrol's leading varietals and is currently experiencing a renaissance, especially due to its fruity aromas paired with spicy notes and its velvety tannins. This autochthonous grape variety has its roots in the provincial capital of Bolzano, but has also been a fixed part of the range in Terlan for many decades." Rudi Kofler (Cellar Master Cantina Terlano)

Light golden yellow, intense, multi-layered aroma, clearly of lychee and grapefruit. On the palate beautiful juicy fruit, first playful, then full of spices. Very fine, fresh and not too heavy Gewürztraminer. SUPERIORE.DE

"In spite of the ripeness of this generous gewurztraminer, the yellow-rose and fruit aromas (apricot to lychee) are so very precise. Just a touch of curry leaves. Spot-on balance with mineral freshness that lifts the full body in a way that must be experienced to be believed. The perfect introduction to this category!" James Suckling

"The 2020 Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Tradition (packaged in its elegantly tall and slender bottle) is floral and fragrant for sure, but this expression from Cantina Terlano deliberately takes the grape's rather Rococo personality down a notch. The alternative offered here prizes linearity and elegance, and those distinctive aromas of jasmine and lemon blossom are contrasted against some wild sage and spicy acidity. You taste the cool altitude in this proudly mountain wine." Robert Parker

Terlaner Cuvée (formerly Terlaner Classico) is the wine that best embodies the identity and personality of this iconic agricultural cooperative in South Tyrol. It has been closely associated with the history of the winery like no other wine since its founding year in 1893. Since the 2013 vintage, its grapes have come from selected vineyards in the Vorberg, Kreuth and Winkl sites. Aromas of tropical fruit and passion fruit, peach, pear and sweet almonds are surrounded by a salty, mineral vein, giving this beautiful white wine finesse and the typical Terlan character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling yellow-green. Smells delicately of beeswax on the nose, then fresh notes of yellow fruits. Pulls through nicely, salty notes, has good pressure at the back, fresh Sauvignon notes on the final, fine melting." Falstaff

"A sleek white driven by racy acidity, with orange blossom and Mandarin orange peel notes imparting a fragrant, zesty overtone to the flavors of Jonagold apple, slivered almond and a hint of dried mint. Minerally smoke- and stone-accented finish." Wine Spectator

"The flinty minerality and intense wild-herb aromas set the ripe-citrus aromas of this concentrated, racy Alpine dry white alight! So much mountain freshness and minerality at the long, high-energy finish." James Suckling

"Representing excellent value, this release of about a quarter-million bottles is not at all what you would expect from a production of this scale. A blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc, this vintage is the latest in a storied line that has been in production since 1893. The Pinot Bianco is grown at high altitudes, while the other two grapes come from lower elevations. The 2020 Alto Adige Terlaner Cuvée is smooth and is a veritable sounding board of stone fruit aromas, plus honey and some raw ginger or turmeric. You might serve it with a plate of smoked salmon." Robert Parker

Merlot Siebeneich sparkles in a rich ruby red. On the nose, aromas of cranberries and dried plums, mint and eucalyptus. The spicy taste is just as multifaceted with beautiful fruit. Structured, deep and long. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep dark purple. On the nose, tart black cherry and notes of violet candy, graphite and spicy herbs. On the palate, a wonderfully velvety texture, yet punchy, salty and with grippy tannins. Perfectly integrated wood, good structure and a justified hope for a long, ripe life. SUPERIORE.DE

Impressively structured Chardonnay from the Kreuth estate. The western site produces a very elegant wine that convinces with its fine acidity, creamy structure and an elegant play of aromas. Complex and balanced, with an abundance of tropical fruits, underpinned by a sensual, salty minerality. Long and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant straw yellow. Precise on the nose, with elegant use of wood, of cold smoke and cool yellow fruit, delicate of wet stone and wax. On the palate with rich yellow fruit, spans elegantly, mineral undertone, finesse and good length." Falstaff

"A graceful chardonnay, whose clarity and originality make it stand out from the crowded Alto Adige and global fields of ambitious wines made from this grape. Just a hint of smoke, but not in an obviously oaky way, the dominant force being the tart-pear character that gives the wine both depth and vitality. Long, clean finish." James Suckling

"Here once again is a Cantina Terlano white that punches above its price in this edition of 65,000 bottles. Showing lots of rich, ripe apricot and melon fruit, the 2019 Alto Adige Terlano Chardonnay Kreuth gives you a solid 10-year drinking window. It shows a bright yellow-gold color with rich fruit tones and a medium-weight approach that leaves ample room for the finer mineral nuances and a very light touch of oak spice. Especially notable are the yellow fruit tones and the preserved lemon." Robert Parker

Impressively structured Chardonnay from the Kreuth estate. The western site produces a very elegant wine that convinces with its fine acidity, creamy structure and an elegant play of aromas. Bright, radiant straw yellow. Complex and balanced, with an abundance of tropical fruits, underpinned by a sensual, salty minerality. Long and persistent. SUPERIORE.DE

The garnet red Pinot Noir Monticol smells of blackberry and wild berries, with fine tobacco aromas and coffee in the background. Delicate and well balanced on the palate, silky tannin, long and slightly mineral on the finish. A great, elegant Pinot Noir. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant ruby red. Shows fragrant and inviting on the nose, of rich raspberries and wild berries, slightly fleshy aftertaste, noble wood. Juicy and with clear fruit on the palate, spreads polished over the tongue, with salt and elegant persistence." Falstaff

"The vibrant sour-cherry aroma of this extrovert young pinot noir leaps out of the glass at you. Ripe yet very focused on the medium-full palate, it also has a very good concentration of fine tannins and a complex, savory note at the long, very silky finish." James Suckling

"The Cantina Terlano 2018 Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva Monticol is fresh and even wild with forest bramble, tart cassis or cranberry. The winemaking style hones in on freshness and brightness, all this thanks to high-altitude mountain winemaking, with plenty of floral detailing focused on violet and Alpine wild flower. These results are fine and silky, and take note of that pretty freshness that gives lots of life and energy to the finish." Robert Parker

The rare Riserva Vorberg from Pinot Bianco is open, elegant and expressive. Brilliant straw yellow with light green tones. Generous bouquet with delicately nuanced aromas of peach, apricot and spices. Cool, deep and with all the advantages of the grape variety on the palate. A noble Pinot Blanc with a lot of reverberation and potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling yellow-green. Opens with smoky mineral notes, then lots of juicy fruit, melon, apple and some nuts. Lush and dense on the palate, smooth, lots of ripe fruit, sparkles mineral, very long finish." Falstaff

"Enticing aromatics of dried apricot, bay leaf and spiced pineapple lead to a palate laced with exotic mango and spice." Decanter

"Deep and complex, yet delicate, this is an exceptionally concentrated and ripe pinot bianco. But it has a cool side, too, and that helps balance the toast and dried-pear character on the mid-palate before the dramatic, mineral freshness kicks in at the intense, long finish. Just beginning a long life." James Suckling

"If I were stranded on a deserted island with just one bottle of wine of my choosing, it very well might be Cantina Terlano's Vorberg. The 2018 Alto Adige Terlano Pinot Bianco Riserva Vorberg is a case study in creaminess and texture, although the bouquet holds back just a tad, with a bit of stone fruit. That subtle shyness is a known characteristic of the grape. The wine is as steady and clear-minded as one of those high-wire daredevils, navigating a tightrope between two Dolomite mountain peaks. This expression is salty and firm and with so much energy, and yet it is also relaxed with a touch of softness to the finish." Robert Parker

The rare Riserva Vorberg from Pinot Bianco is open, elegant and expressive. Brilliant straw yellow with light green tones. Generous bouquet with delicately nuanced aromas of peach, apricot and spices. Cool, deep and with all the advantages of the grape variety on the palate. A noble Pinot Blanc with a lot of reverberation and potential. SUPERIORE.DE

A noble cuvée of Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon, as majestic as the Terlan castle ruins of the same name. Powerful and complex, multifaceted and mineral, this classic Terlaner shows off the advantages of the growing region to its best advantage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling rich straw yellow. Open, beautifully matured nose, nutty components, behind it intense tropical fruit notes. Wide on the palate, lots of sweet fruit melting, fresh, also salty depth, still has a long development perspective." Falstaff

"Hints of lime blossom and spice play on flavors of apricot, grilled nut and blood orange sorbet in this finely-meshed white. Crisp acidity firms the expressive palate, layered with a lightly chalky sensation that defines the finish. This should unfurl nicely with some short term cellaring." Wine Spectator

"Beautifully aromatic nose of honey, Spring flower, stone fruit and herbaceous fern, plush palate is graced with lush orchard fruit and refreshing gooseberry." Decanter

"The complex, toasty, fresh-herb and beeswax nose gently leads you into the generous and silky palate that has great textural complexity and spot-on balance through the very long, supple and mineral finish. A cuvée of pinot bianco, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc that dates back to this producer's foundation in 1893." James Suckling

"Just like the previous vintage, the Cantina Terlano 2018 Alto Adige Terlano Riserva Nova Domus is a blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc, and again it is beautiful. Released in about 33,000 slightly heavy bottles, it flaunts an elaborate embroidery of aromas and shows what real texture can be in a white wine. Peach, mineral, toasted almond and dried cumin seed all make appearances in this gorgeous blend. The wine has an enormous sense of fiber or textural richness, with creamy and supple overtones, that helps it to glide clear over the palate. Its persistence and length can be counted in many long minutes." Robert Parker

Lunare Traminer Aromatico has an intense straw-yellow colour, with complex aromas of roses, cloves and lychee on the nose. Its taste is very full-bodied with the very slightly bitter finish typical of Traminer. This successful Gewürztraminer is an excellent accompaniment to liver pâté, white meat dishes and refined pasta dishes with sauces and creams. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright golden yellow with green nuances. Finely marked, intense nose with notes of yellow roses, behind cloves, candied ginger and lychee. Intense tropical fruit on the palate, paired with appealing spices, salty." Falstaff

"It's somewhat unusual to find a Dolomite white clocking in at a 15% alcohol content, but here you go, and it works quite nicely. And even though we're talking about a floral Gewürztraminer, given its playful point of zestiness on the close, you could soak up that strength with a bowl of melted raclette on potatoes, as one would do in the Alps. The Cantina Terlano 2019 Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Lunare is perfumed and floral with star jasmine, lemon blossom and acacia flower. The wine has some subtle sweetness as well, and it hits the palate with pretty softness and mild richness." Robert Parker

"Super rich and creamy, this has an almost liqueur-like quality, but combined with wonderful yellow-rose and rose-water aromas. Very polished and refined for this grape, which so easily tends to heat and bitterness. Very long, silky and delicate finish, in spite of 15% alcohol. I really don't know how they did that!" James Suckling

Terlaner Cuvée (formerly Terlaner Classico) is the wine that best embodies the identity and personality of this iconic agricultural cooperative in South Tyrol. It has been closely associated with the history of the winery like no other wine since its founding year in 1893. Since the 2013 vintage, its grapes have come from selected vineyards in the Vorberg, Kreuth and Winkl sites. Aromas of tropical fruit and passion fruit, peach, pear and sweet almonds are surrounded by a salty, mineral vein, giving this beautiful white wine finesse and the typical Terlan character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling yellow-green. Smells delicately of beeswax on the nose, then fresh notes of yellow fruits. Pulls through nicely, salty notes, has good pressure at the back, fresh Sauvignon notes on the final, fine melting." Falstaff

"A sleek white driven by racy acidity, with orange blossom and Mandarin orange peel notes imparting a fragrant, zesty overtone to the flavors of Jonagold apple, slivered almond and a hint of dried mint. Minerally smoke- and stone-accented finish." Wine Spectator

"The flinty minerality and intense wild-herb aromas set the ripe-citrus aromas of this concentrated, racy Alpine dry white alight! So much mountain freshness and minerality at the long, high-energy finish." James Suckling

"Representing excellent value, this release of about a quarter-million bottles is not at all what you would expect from a production of this scale. A blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc, this vintage is the latest in a storied line that has been in production since 1893. The Pinot Bianco is grown at high altitudes, while the other two grapes come from lower elevations. The 2020 Alto Adige Terlaner Cuvée is smooth and is a veritable sounding board of stone fruit aromas, plus honey and some raw ginger or turmeric. You might serve it with a plate of smoked salmon." Robert Parker

Wonderfully accentuated wine. Sauvignon Winkl smells of lime, tangerines and mint with a hint of apricot, the bouquet also reminds of crushed rock. Full of character on the palate with a fine acid wire, complex, aroma-rich and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"This well-knit white is dry and lightly chalky in texture on the palate, with a zesty thread of grapefruit peel and milled white pepper winding through the poached quince, melon rind and stone flavors. A streak of salinity drives the finish." Wine Spectator

"An effusively aromatic and expressive sauvignon blanc with notes of nettles, fresh mint and chamomile and wonderful raciness that accentuates all of this on the sleek, energetic palate. The ripeness is nicely underplayed, in a way that gives this enormously refreshing vibrancy. Very long, crisp, mineral finish." James Suckling

"This is a delightful wine that I happily paired with skinless chicken marinated in cumin, olive oil and lemon juice. The 2020 Alto Adige Terlano Sauvignon Winkl is fresh and tonic with lots of varietal purity and zesty energy. I suggest serving this bottle a few degrees colder than usual. Subtle tones of crushed mineral and sour grapefruit appear on the close." Robert Parker

Deep dark purple. On the nose, tart black cherry and notes of violet candy, graphite and spicy herbs. On the palate, a wonderfully velvety texture, yet punchy, salty and with grippy tannins. Perfectly integrated wood, good structure and a justified hope for a long, ripe life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich radiant purple with a black core. Opens with ripe dark berry nuances, blackberries, cassis and elderberries, in addition fine malt coffee and juniper. Pleasant attack with broad-shouldered body, lots of fine, harmonious tannin, sturdy structure, seems somewhat warming, long lasting finish." Falstaff

"Very dense blackberry and forest-berry nose, but somehow it manages to be delicate too, black-tea and licorice notes developing with aeration. Concentrated and plush, the tannins are really fine for this often hard-edged grape variety, gently leading you into the warm and supple crescendo finish." James Suckling

"This is a classic expression of Lagrein with all the softness and exuberant fruit weight that you should expect of this grape. The Cantina Terlano 2018 Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva Gries exhibits an inky dark appearance with purple and blackish hues. To the finish, this vintage offers dustings of earth and spice; however, the core of the wine is packed tight with fruity richness. Lagrein is normally not a very age-worthy grape, but this bottle will likely sail through to the 10-year mark." Robert Parker

The rare Riserva Vorberg from Pinot Bianco is open, elegant and expressive. Brilliant straw yellow with light green tones. Generous bouquet with delicately nuanced aromas of peach, apricot and spices. Cool, deep and with all the advantages of the grape variety on the palate. A noble Pinot Blanc with a lot of reverberation and potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling yellow-green. Opens with smoky mineral notes, then lots of juicy fruit, melon, apple and some nuts. Lush and dense on the palate, smooth, lots of ripe fruit, sparkles mineral, very long finish." Falstaff

"Enticing aromatics of dried apricot, bay leaf and spiced pineapple lead to a palate laced with exotic mango and spice." Decanter

"Deep and complex, yet delicate, this is an exceptionally concentrated and ripe pinot bianco. But it has a cool side, too, and that helps balance the toast and dried-pear character on the mid-palate before the dramatic, mineral freshness kicks in at the intense, long finish. Just beginning a long life." James Suckling

"If I were stranded on a deserted island with just one bottle of wine of my choosing, it very well might be Cantina Terlano's Vorberg. The 2018 Alto Adige Terlano Pinot Bianco Riserva Vorberg is a case study in creaminess and texture, although the bouquet holds back just a tad, with a bit of stone fruit. That subtle shyness is a known characteristic of the grape. The wine is as steady and clear-minded as one of those high-wire daredevils, navigating a tightrope between two Dolomite mountain peaks. This expression is salty and firm and with so much energy, and yet it is also relaxed with a touch of softness to the finish." Robert Parker

A noble cuvée of Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon, as majestic as the Terlan castle ruins of the same name. Powerful and complex, multifaceted and mineral, this classic Terlaner shows off the advantages of the growing region to its best advantage. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling rich straw yellow. Open, beautifully matured nose, nutty components, behind it intense tropical fruit notes. Wide on the palate, lots of sweet fruit melting, fresh, also salty depth, still has a long development perspective." Falstaff

"Hints of lime blossom and spice play on flavors of apricot, grilled nut and blood orange sorbet in this finely-meshed white. Crisp acidity firms the expressive palate, layered with a lightly chalky sensation that defines the finish. This should unfurl nicely with some short term cellaring." Wine Spectator

"Beautifully aromatic nose of honey, Spring flower, stone fruit and herbaceous fern, plush palate is graced with lush orchard fruit and refreshing gooseberry." Decanter

"The complex, toasty, fresh-herb and beeswax nose gently leads you into the generous and silky palate that has great textural complexity and spot-on balance through the very long, supple and mineral finish. A cuvée of pinot bianco, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc that dates back to this producer's foundation in 1893." James Suckling

"Just like the previous vintage, the Cantina Terlano 2018 Alto Adige Terlano Riserva Nova Domus is a blend of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc, and again it is beautiful. Released in about 33,000 slightly heavy bottles, it flaunts an elaborate embroidery of aromas and shows what real texture can be in a white wine. Peach, mineral, toasted almond and dried cumin seed all make appearances in this gorgeous blend. The wine has an enormous sense of fiber or textural richness, with creamy and supple overtones, that helps it to glide clear over the palate. Its persistence and length can be counted in many long minutes." Robert Parker

Terlaner I (pronounced: Primo) Grande Cuvée is the white flagship of the Cantina Terlano. In recent years, the winery has made a name for itself worldwide with its long-lived, mineral white wines. The wines still present themselves after years in top freshness and with great complexity. With this long white wine history there is now since vintage 2011 a wine in which the essence of Terlan is expressed even more focused. The Terlaner I Grande Cuvée combines the Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon grape varieties from the Winkl, Kreuth and Vorberg vineyards to create a masterpiece which, due to its limitations and exclusivity, can only be found at hand-picked retailers and in selected top restaurants.

Bright straw yellow, impressive fresh and varied bouquet of apricot and yeast pastry with herb notes of chamomile, lemon balm and lovage. On the palate smooth and creamy soft with a strong, still youthful acid structure and mineral tension. Silky and elegant in an almost infinitely long reverberation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, rich straw yellow with green nuances. Playful and dense, it shows a lot of rich fruit, like mirabelle plums and apricots, followed by slightly smoky notes, like flintstone. Creamy and round on the palate, full-bodied, fine sweet melting, fine mineral play give the wine complexity, long finish." Falstaff

"Dense yellow with a golden shimmer. Very clearly drawn bouquet with fine yellow fruit, some melon, pear, there is a lot of Weissburgunder music in it. Dense and melty mouthfeel, the tension brings the mineral, juicy texture, which gets further emphasis by the present acidity, very clear and with impressive length! It's got juice and power." Weinwisser

"The Cantina Terlano 2013 Alto Adige Terlaner I Grande Cuvée is a quest for white wine perfection. The blend is 90% Pinot Bianco with 7% Chardonnay and 3% Sauvignon Blanc. It is fermented in large oak casks and then ages on the lees in oak for one year. This elaborate approach has shaped a fine and elegant bouquet with seamless integration. Stone fruit, citrus, toasted almond and Golden Delicious apple find impeccable balance. The wine boasts a creamy and rich textural personality. Cantina Terlano has a proven track record in terms of the aging potential of its excellent Pinot Bianco-based wines." Robert Parker

"The 2013 Terlaner I (Primo) Grande Cuvée is the most recent release of Terlano new prestige cuvée, which is meant to evoke memories of the epic wines from the 1950s and 1960s. The 2013 certainly hits all the right notes. Intensely mineral on the outset, the 2013 possesses striking aromatics and layers of finely sculpted fruit, not to mention tremendous overall balance. All the elements fall into place in this effortless, gracious Terlano. Graphite, lemon confit, mint, sage and chamomile wrap around the succulent finish. This is a jewel of a wine from Terlano." VINOUS

"A wine with delicious fruit with dried pear and pineapple aromas and flavors. Full body, dense and flavorful. Big and rich wine that remains fresh and agile. Bitter lemon. undertone. One of the top wines of Alto Adige." James Suckling