Alto Adige is a region in Northern Italy that produces some stellar white wines. But for some reason, most wine consumers in the US don’t seem to be familiar with this region — unless they’re wine geeks like me. Well, if you want to try some wines with character… wines with a little more to offer than your run-of-the-mill Italian pinot grigio… let me introduce you to pinot bianco from Alto Adige.
When I say that Alto Adige is in Northern Italy, I mean waaayyyyy Northern Italy. Where they speak more German than Italian. And pinot bianco is the prized grape variety from this region.
The Cantina Terlan pinot bianco has a nice straw color to it. It also has really nice aromatics, with a predominant pear fragrance complemented by honeysuckle and melon aromas. The palate also shows a lot of pear flavor, but there’s more to this wine than that. It has complexity and character. The acidity is good, making this wine really bright on the mid-palate. It offers some melon flavors too, and also a spiciness that really makes it interesting. The finish is nice too, with stone fruit and mineral flavors, plus a lingering floral nuance. This is a really enjoyable and interesting white wine!
Wine: Cantina Terlan Alto Adige Pinot Bianco
Variety: Pinot bianco
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 13%
Rating: 89
Price: $15.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.