The quest was for the perfect creation, one capable of expressing the authentic, innermost character of Cantina Terlano, for a wine that would embody our tradition of more than a hundred years and would combine the strengths of our very best varieties and vineyards. We have achieved that goal. The result is the Terlaner I Grande Cuvée.
Wine Doc denomination: Alto Adige Terlano
Variety: 85% Pinot Bianco, 10% Chardonnay, 5% Sauvignon
History of the variety: first vintage 2019
Bottles produced: 2,850
Yield: 35 hl/ha
Quality line: Terlaner I Grande Cuvée
Vinification Deion: Pressing: gentle whole cluster pressing; Clarification of the must: natural sedimentation; Fermentation and maturation: slow fermantation in big oak casks (30 hl); malolactic fermentation and ageing on the lees for 12 months in big wooden barrels;
Production area Name: Terlaner I
Altitude: 306 - 560 m a. s. l.
Slope: 5 - 70%
Orientation: South - Southwest
Wine character:
Color: brilliant straw yellow
Smell: rich and complex on the nose; multifaceted aromas of citrus fruit, white pepper and herbs as well as a delicate smoky note
Taste: The wine's elegance and perfect balance are the product of its remarkable structure and subtle texture, which give the wine its unmistakable character. It's extremely long finish is more than pleasant; it leaves its mark in memory as the supreme expression of a mineral terroir that is unique in the world.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 11.50 %
yr. 2018 Falstaff:
98 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2018 on 01.07.2021 with 98 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes feines Strohgelb. Intensive Nase mit Noten nach Safran und Senfkörnern, dazu viel Mirabellen. Am Gaumen viel Spannung, feine frische Ananasfrucht, etwas weiße Blüten, vibrierend, viel Fruchtschmelz, gepaart mit mineralischen Komponenten, die Tiefgang geben, schwingt sehr lange nach."
yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
98 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2018 on 01.05.2021 with 98 of 100 points.
"Profondo ed emozionante il carattere delicatamente deciso di questo giovane bianco made in Alto Adige vede un blend interessante ed intrigante fondersi egregiamente nelle note di fiori di magnolia, sambuco, gelsomino, graspo spezzato, alloro, salvia arsa ed erba tagliata. È incisivo e performante al naso e multiforme nell'aspetto evolve continuamente nel calice. Corpo medio-pieno, setoso al palato mostra piacevolezza ed armonia nell'effervescenza e nelle vibrazioni che rivela sorso dopo sorso. Il finale succoso è decisamente salato e completa un quadro di qualità impressionante che verrà fuori nel tempo e reggerà nel migliore dei modi l'invecchiamento. Da vigneti di età media superiori ai 50 anni si produce uno dei migliori vini bianchi italiani. Solo 3000 Bottiglie. Un blend di 70% Pinot Bianco, 27% Chardonnay e 3% Sauvignon Blanc. Meglio dal 2022."
yr. 2017 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2017 on 01.03.2021 with 17 of 20 points.
"Stachelbeere, Buchsbaum, Gräser und herbaler Eindruck in der Nase, im Hintergrund Steinobst. Am Gaumen straff aber auch gehaltvoll, mit guter Struktur und einem spannenden Säurebogen, der im Abgang mit zartbitteren Schmelz auftrumpft. Sehr lang, ein Speisbegleiter - zu einem Ceviche."
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
97 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2017 on 01.11.2020 with 97 of 100 points.
"Brillantes Strohgelb mit dezentem Grün. Eröffnet mit dezenten rauchigen Noten nach kühlen Steinen, dann baumfrischer Apfel, etwas Marille und Ananas dazu. Startet am Gaumen grandios, viel knackige Mirabellenfrucht, etwas Banane, sehr tiefgründig, salzig und mit langem Nachhall, ein Langstreckenläufer."
yr. 2017 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
95 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2017 on 01.06.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
"Profonda la ricchezza sensoriale che inscena una solida qualità nella triplice alleanza di pesche gialle, zenzero e zafferano. Il sottofondo progettato in riduzione dispensa una vivace energia nelle note che richiamano la polvere di sparo, la pietra pomice ed il suolo nero caldo. A tratti lâEUR(TM)alternanza di incenso e fiori secchi di camomilla ed elicriso regalano complessità e certezza in unâEUR(TM)annata di certo difficile ma di grande spessore in Alto Adige. Corpo medio-pieno, struttura avvolgente e delicata nella dolce armonia della struttura polifenolica della matrice ed un finale pungente e tagliente che fa dellâEUR(TM)eleganza la sua arma vincente nella chiusura soffice ed austera al tempo stesso. Meglio dal 2022."
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
100 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2019 with 100 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, sattes Gelbgrün. Tiefe und ansprechende Nase, eröffnet mit Noten nach Feuerstein, baumreifem Apfel, frischer Ananas und etwas Stachelbeere. Zeigt am Gaumen ein grandioses Spiel, feine Frucht, Mirabelle, Ananas, etwas Babybanane, betonte mineralische Komponenten, geben dem Wein Vielschichtigkeit, langer Nachhall. Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler"
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
97 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2015 on 01.06.2018 with 97 of 100 points.
"Strahlendes, intensives Gelbgrün. Präsentiert sich in der Nase mit klaren und intensiven Noten, zunächst nach Salbei und Feuerstein, dann nach Mirabellen und Pfirsich. Stoffig und fest am Gaumen, zeigt viel saftige Frucht, feine mineralische Noten geben Spiel, sehr langer Nachhall."
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2013 on 01.07.2016 with 96 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, sattes Strohgelb mit grünen Nuancen. Verspielt und dicht, zeigt viel satte Frucht, nach Mirabellen und Marillen, dahinter leicht rauchige Noten, nach Feuerstein. Cremig und rund am Gaumen, baut sich satt auf, feiner süßer Schmelz, feines mineralisches Spiel geben dem Wein Komplexität, langer Nachhall."
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
96 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2012 on 01.07.2015 with 96 of 100 points.
"Sattes, funkelndes Strohgelb. Eröffnet in der Nase mit einem Korb an feinen gelben Früchten, im Hintergrund etwas Lindenblüten und Ribiseln. Strahlt am Gaumen, wie Granit, salzig, öffnet sich dann mit viel süßer Frucht, nach Mango und schwarzen Ribiseln, schönes Spiel, vielschichtig und lange."
yr. 2012 Doctorwine:
98 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2012 on 01.03.2015 with 98 of 100 points.
"The grapes come from the oldest vines in the Vorberg, Winkl and Kreuth vineyards. The wine ages in large barrels and is the classic Terlano blend, in this case some 90% Pinot Blanc and the rest Chardonnay and Sauvignon. Compared to the previous vintage, the aromas of this 2012, which are particularly sharp, are fresher and more exuberant with notes of white pepper, anise and citrus. The mouthfeel is invigorating, agile and dense as well as sumptuous and wrapping with slightly smoky nuances and a salty and very long finish."
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
95 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2011 on 01.07.2014 with 95 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes Strohgelb mit grünen Nuancen. Zeigt in der Nase zunächst rauchig-mineralische Komponenten, dezent nach Feuerstein, dann charmante gelbe Fruchtnoten. In Ansatz und Verlauf cremig, entfaltet sich mit feinen tropischen Fruchtnoten, salzig-mineralisches Spiel, verleiht dem Wein Rasse und Komplexität, sehr langer Nachhall."
yr. 2011 Doctorwine:
96 of 100 Points.
"Doctorwine" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2014 with 96 of 100 points.
"Terlaner I is the product of a maniacal selection of the best grapes from small plots of old vines in the vineyards of Vorberg, Winkl and Kreuth. It is a classic Terlano blend, at least 65% Pinot Blanc and the rest Chardonnay and Sauvignon, which is aged in large barrels. This is a very great wine. Despite its young age it already expresses itself with complex aromas of citrus, white pepper, aromatic herbs and a delicately smoky nuance. The finesse, complexity and, at the same time, structural solidity of its mouthfeel is truly amazing. While salty and extremely vigorous, it also has a delicacy and depth unique for an Italian white wine. The gauntlet has been thrown."
yr. 2018 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
97 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2018 on 01.09.2021 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2017 on 01.06.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Decanter World Wine Awards:
96 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2018 on 01.01.2021 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
96 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2017 on 01.09.2020 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards:
97 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2020 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
98 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2016 on 01.07.2019 with 98 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
97 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2015 on 01.09.2018 with 97 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2013 on 01.07.2016 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2012 on 01.02.2016 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2012 on 01.12.2015 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards:
97 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Cantina Terlano-Kellerei Terlan 'Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvee'" from the vintage 2019 with 97 of 100 points.
