“Vorberg” Weißburgunder Riserva Alto Adige Terlano DOC 2023

Cantina Terlan | South Tyrol
Kellerei Terlan | Silberleitenweg 7 | IT 39018 Terlan

01080223 · 0,75 l · 49,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Vorberg – the name reveals the location: on the steep southern slopes of the Tschöggelberg, between 450 and 650 metres above sea level, a Pinot Blanc thrives that reveals the full potential of this famous South Tyrolean grape variety. The skeleton-rich, sandy-loamy soils from porphyry weathering with their high quartz content and slightly acidic pH values characterise a terroir of extremes: high water permeability, limited nutrient availability, naturally limited yields. Microstress that elicits unique, terroir-specific polyphenols from the vines. Hand-picking, gentle whole-cluster pressing, natural sedimentation. Slow fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in large oak barrels (70 and 30 hl), followed by partial malolactic fermentation and 12 months maturation on the fine lees in traditional wooden barrels.

Bright straw yellow colour. The multi-layered bouquet unfolds ripe stone fruit – pear, Golden Delicious, white peach – alongside honeydew melon and candied fruit. There is also graphite, delicate smoky notes and a hint of mineral jasmine. The perfect balance on the palate: creamy texture meets salty tension, fruity and aromatic fullness meets racy acidity. The finish is long, spicy and characterised by powerful minerality. A Pinot Blanc with considerable development potential – more than ten years of ageing Storage potential is no exaggeration. Serve with spicy fish soup, grilled lobster or mature Parmigiano cheese. SUPERIORE.DE