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Cantina Terlan Terlaner I Grande Cuvee DOC 2021 750ml
Case of 3
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SKU 968036
$700.11/case
$233.37/bottle
Tariffs included
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Classy peach kernel aroma with Corton Charlemagne-like elegance, full of flinty minerality, linden tree flowers and pink grapefruit. Delicate palate at first, showing concentration of fruit, weight and vibrancy with great harmony and balance. A tight-knit structure between fruit and acidity flows to a long, fruity, super-refreshing finish. 65% pinot bianco, 33% chardonnay and 2% sauvignon blanc. Drink now or hold for decades.
Italian white blend wines exemplify the country's rich winemaking heritage, offering a diverse range of styles and flavors. What makes these blends unique is the meticulous interplay of indigenous grape varieties, each contributing distinctive characteristics to the final composition. Grapes like Trebbiano, Garganega, Vermentino, and Malvasia often feature in these blends, creating a harmonious fusion of floral, citrus, and tropical fruit notes.
The versatility of Italian white blends is underscored by their regional diversity, from the crisp and mineral-driven whites of Friuli-Venezia Giulia to the fuller-bodied expressions of Sicily. These wines frequently exhibit a balance between acidity and texture, making them suitable for various occasions and culinary pairings.
Italian white blends reflect a commitment to tradition while embracing innovation, offering a delightful exploration for wine enthusiasts. Whether enjoyed as a refreshing aperitif or paired with Mediterranean cuisine, these wines showcase Italy's vinous mosaic, inviting enthusiasts to savor the unique tapestry of flavors crafted from the country's indigenous white grape varieties.
Country
Italy
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
Region
Trentino/Alto Adige
As the name suggests, the northern Italian wine region of Trentino-Alto Adige is made up of two separate areas, with Trento in the south, and the Adige river in the north. There are few parts of Italy quite as alluring for wine fans as Trentino-Alto Adige, as this is an area in which Italian wines become really quite unique and surprising. As the region is nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps, it is quite a long way from the sun drenched islands of the south, or the rolling hillsides of central Italy. Indeed, the wines of Trentino-Alto Adige are packed full of fresh, vibrant alpine flavors and aromas, and are as influenced by the Germanic styles of wine making as they are influenced by those of the Italians, making the wines of this region really quite unusual, and utterly captivating. Wineries in Trentino-Alto Adige use both native and imported grape varietals for their wines, and they are generally considered to be amongst the finest in Italy.
Appellation
Alto Adige
JS100pts
James Suckling
Classy peach kernel aroma with Corton Charlemagne-like elegance, full of flinty minerality, linden tree flowers and pink grapefruit. Delicate palate at first, showing concentration of fruit, weight and vibrancy with great harmony and balance. A tight-knit structure between fruit and acidity flows to a long, fruity, super-refreshing finish. 65% pinot bianco, 33% chardonnay and 2% sauvignon blanc. Drink now or hold for decades.
WE98pts
Wine Enthusiast
#18 in Top 100 Cellar Selections, 2025. Crafted with the same attention to detail as a Ferrari or a Gucci bag, this wine is sublime. Opening with aromas of warmed magnolia, peach pie, lemon candy and mountain herbs. The palate comes in waves as it crescendos and decrescendos with a complexity that only few wines in the world achieve. Skinned apples and pears lift with hints of mixed citrus zest as elements of spice and cream added a richness. Vibrant to the last drop, a wine that will shine for decades. Drink from 2026. (Cellar Selection)
WA97pts
Wine Advocate
A blend of 65% Pinot Bianco, 33% Chardonnay and 2% Sauvignon Blanc (added as a tiny fragrant accent), the Cantina Terlano 2021 Alto Adige Terlaner Grand Cuvée Primo (with 4,000 bottles made) is chiseled and sharp, like one of those giant ice statues you might find at a snowy Christmas market. Grapes are picked from sites with different growing conditions and elevations suited to each variety. Many elements are brought together in this stellar vintage to offer energy, freshness, minerality and length. It closes with a rich, silky white wine texture.
DC97pts
Decanter
Mesmerising tropical mango, pineapple and melon cascade over the delicious grassy, floral undertones. Glistening with poise and elegance with a stunning mineral structure and citrus acidity: simultaneously rich and incredibly refreshing with an astonishing length. True perfection. (Platinum) - DWWA 2024
VM96pts
Vinous Media
Intense and mineral from the start, the 2021 Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvée opens with a beguiling blend of flint stones, camphor and white smoke, giving way to dried peaches and apricots. It sweeps across the palate, ripe in style yet refined, with silken textures, taking on a saline tinge as tart orchard fruits cascade throughout, complicated by a spicy hint of ginger. Long, long, long, the 2021 lingers on, youthfully tense and gently tannic, with a crunchy feel and sensation of liquid stone that remains under an air of pretty inner florals. The potential is off the charts. This is a l Primo for the ages.
WS94pts
Wine Spectator
A skein of fragrant spices and white flowers laces flavors of ripe pineapple, tangerine peel, white cherry and Marcona almond. Expressive and rich on the palate, but mouthwatering acidity creates a sleek and harmonious frame without excessive weight. This beautiful version is long and exuberant on the finish, where a minerally underpinning emerges to linger alongside the lovely profile. Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. Drink now through 2034. 300 cases made, 58 cases imported.
Winery Notes
Rich and complex on the nose; multifaceted aromas of citrus fruit, white pepper and herbs as well as a delicate smoky note. The wine's elegance and perfect balance are the product of its remarkable structure and subtle texture, which give the wine its unmistakable character. Its 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.
