1 BOTTLE X 75cl.

2023

"We were searching for a perfect synthesis, an expression of the purest soul of the Terlano Winery. A wine that fully represents our centuries-old tradition, combining the excellence of our finest grape varieties and finest crus. Our quest has achieved its goal: Terlaner I Grande Cuvée."

Rudi Kofler

Wine

Origin: Alto Adige

DOC Designation: Alto Adige Terlano

Varieties: 60% Pinot Blanc, 38% Chardonnay, 2% Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage: 2023

Yield: 35 hl/ha

Orientation: South - Southwest

Altitude: Pinot Blanc 550 - 600 m above sea level

Chardonnay 350 m above sea level

Sauvignon Blanc 330 m above sea level

Vinification

Press: Gentle whole-cluster pressing; Must clarification: Natural cold sedimentation

Fermentation and maturation: Slow fermentation in large oak barrels (12 hl); malolactic fermentation and aging for 12 months on the lees in traditional wooden barrels

Blend: June 2025

Bottling date: August 2025

Technical data

Alcohol content: 14.0% vol

Residual sugar: 1.1 g/l

Total acidity: 6.4 g/l

Suggested glass:

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Burgundy glass

Serving temperature: 12 - 14 °C

Wine description

Color: Bright straw yellow

Aroma: Rich and complex, expressing aromas of citrus, white pepper, aromatic herbs, and a delicate smoky note.

Flavor: Its elegance and excellent balance are based on a fine, substantial structure and refined texture, giving it a unique character. Its exceptional persistence is not merely a description of its pleasantness, but

above all, it represents the purest expression of a unique mineral terroir.

A mild winter with little snowfall was followed by an equally mild and very dry spring. Fortunately, frequent rains arrived in May, keeping temperatures low and replenishing water reserves that had been depleted to alarming levels. The relatively low temperatures of April and May also slightly delayed the vines' flowering.

In the subsequent summer months of June and July, rainfall was more than sufficient, but precisely because of this, the vineyards were exposed to fungal attacks of powdery mildew and downy mildew. However, thanks to the winemakers' extensive experience and targeted interventions, significant harvest losses were avoided. In August, a period of scorching heat slightly slowed the ripening of the grapes, but after some heavy rainfall toward the end of the month, the final days of summer benefited from stable weather, especially in the second half of September. These favorable factors resulted in a good harvest, which began on September 4th with the Sauvignon Blanc.

The 2023 vintage is characterized by its fresh and very fruity wines, with a slightly lower alcohol content, and can be classified as good to excellent.