2005 Cantina Terlan Pinot Bianco Terlano Vorberg Riserva
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Beautiful floral aroma with some hints of pineapple and citrus on the nose – finishes with honey. Soft, smooth, very pleasant and lively. Mouth is positively tingling and fresh, but a bit of heat in the throat on swallow. Very full flavour and intense. Definitely not shy. Would love this with spicy grilled fish. (VD)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
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The single-vineyard 2005 Pinot Bianco Vorberg is sweet, rich and focused with a gorgeous inner tension in its finessed texture. It offers outstanding length and enough structure to drink well to age ten. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2016. Cantina di Terlano is one of Italy’s top estates, something made all the more remarkable considering it is a cooperative. The entry-level bottlings have been among my favorite house wines for many years. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, they offer much varietal character at reasonable prices. They are also a great introduction for readers who want to learn more about the unique wines of Alto Adige. In addition, the estate produces a set of single-vineyard whites and reds which are reference-point wines for the region. The single-vineyard wines typically spend longer on their lees and are aged partly or wholly in casks. The top-of-the-line selections (in fatter bottles) see a percentage of smaller barrels. The Sauvignon Quarz, Gewurztraminer Lunare and Nova Domus in particular represent some of the most intensely flavored, unique and age-worthy wines to come out of the region. Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants, New York, NY; tel. (204) 294-4899