Weissburgunder Alto Adige DOC - Cantina Terlan

Weissburgunder Alto Adige DOC - Cantina TerlanThe Weissburgunder Alto Adige from the Trentino-Alto Adige wine region presents itself in the glass in a bright pale yellow. On the nose, this Cantina Terlan white wine reveals a variety of pomelo, lemons, gooseberries, Nashi pear, and quinces. As if that were not already impressive, the stainless steel aging adds Mediterranean herbs, juniper, and green peppers. The Cantina Terlan Weissburgunder Alto Adige impresses with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with only 1.9 grams of residual sugar. This is a true quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities, and thus, this Italian wine, despite its dryness, delights with a fine balance. Taste does not necessarily require sugar. On the palate, the texture of this balanced white wine is wonderfully crisp. With moderate fruit acidity, the Weissburgunder Alto Adige pleasures the palate with a pleasant feeling without sacrificing juicy liveliness. The finish of this youthful white wine from the Trentino-Alto Adige wine region, specifically from Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC, ultimately captivates with an impressive aftertaste. The finish is also complemented by mineral notes from the sandy and sandstone-dominated soils. Vinification of the Weissburgunder Alto Adige from Cantina Terlan The balanced Weissburgunder Alto Adige from Italy is a single-varietal wine made from the Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) grape. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Trentino-Alto Adige. The vines roots reach deep into sandy and sandstone soils. The grapes for this Italian white wine are hand-harvested only after achieving optimal ripeness. After harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. Subsequently, fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by a few months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. Food pairing for Cantina Terlan Weissburgunder Alto Adige This Italian white wine is best enjoyed moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanimental wine with arugula penne, leek soup, or Thai cucumber salad.