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The multifaceted, well structured flavor derives from an interplay of freshness and minerality and also has a wonderfully persistent finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowing apricots, peaches and sage, this is layered and savory. On the palate, it’s vibrant and refined with silky texture, crisp acidity and a long finish. From organically and biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points, Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, the holy trinity of Alto Adige white winemaking, and in the hands of Terlano the result is a wine that quietly defies everything you think you know about drinking windows. Roasted orchard fruit and expressive orange peel with a touch of pith, white rose and a texture that feels settled and sure of itself. Good now, better later, and worth saving for the generation after that. Drink Now - 2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Decanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is the classic mix of 60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. It sees mainly stainless steel, with around 20% aged on the fine lees in large oak. Broad and energetic, there's so much going on. The Sauvignon is up front but the lurking richness of the other two grapes back it up, especially the floral tones of the Pinot Bianco. Ripe, round and full, with lush, broad and surprisingly developed fruit flavours. Great length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Alto Adige Terlaner Cuvée draws its fruit from steep slopes that capture the most sunlight hours. This blend has been produced for more than a century (since 1893). There is fragrant lift from the Sauvignon Blanc, but you also get mineral freshness and zest from the other two grapes. 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The estate has gradually grown over the course of time, and today the vineyards include some of the most highly prized terroirs within the Barolo and Barbaresco winegrowing areas. Although they have been making wine for four generations, the turning point came in the 1960's when Luciana Vietti married winemaker and art connoisseur Alfredo Currado, whose intuitions - from the production of one of the first Barolo crus (Rocche di Castiglione in 1961), through the single-varietal vinification of Arneis (1967). These fine folks are largely responsible for the resurrection of the Arneis grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also worth noting Alfredo's invention of Artist Labels in 1974, which made him both a symbol and architect of some of the most significant revolutions of the time. Alfredo’s intellectual, professional, and prospective legacy was taken up by Luca Currado Vietti (Luciana and Alfredo’s son) and his wife Elena, who contributed greatly to the success of the Vietti brand before their departure in 2023. In 2016 the historic winery was acquired by Krause family. Over the last seven year, they have added a number of prized crus to the estate’s holdings. 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Silky texture with zesty acidity, a medium body and a bright, savory finish. Good extraction and an amazing white peach aftertaste. Drink or hold.\" (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2023 Timorasso is a blend from Vietti's holdings in three distinct zones within the Derthona appellation. Deep, rich and phenolic, the 2023 is a textured, resonant wine. Peach, apricot, chamomile and dried flowers fill out the layers. It's a rich, heady white for the dinner table. Floral and citrus overtones lift the finish. (Drink between 2024-2030)\" - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Also a yellow pale\/silver hue, the 2023 Colli Tortonesi was raised in equal parts in ceramic, stainless steel, and neutral large casks for 16 months on the lees and an additional year in bottle. The aromatics are a bit more expressive in this vintage, with notes of fresh peach, citrus blossoms, tropical fruit, and white grapefruit. The palate has lovely concentration and freshness, with a medium-bodied frame and a good deal of length. This lovely wine is showing well now and should also age well. Drink 2025-2032. (Drink between 2025-2032)\" - Audrey Frick (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Imagine biting into a peach candy from an old-fashioned sweet shop, that's this wine's first impression. It takes its time finding its groove, but once it does, it's like that moment when a band finally hits its stride after warming up, each note more focused, vibrant and energetic. 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We and our members have long had a strong focus on quality. That has attracted praise and recognition on the Italian and international wine markets, and in spite of its relatively small size, Cantina Terlano is now well established in the world of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% Pinot Bianco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2024 wine-growing year began with an exceptionally wet spring – the wettest since 1965. The cool and humid weather conditions persisted until May and early June. The result was delayed flowering and, in the case of some grape varieties, coulure, i.e. clusters with reduced numbers of developing grapes. This translated into reductions in yield of between 15 and 40 percent, with the Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc and Lagrein particularly affected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclear pale yellow with a slight greenish shimmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmell:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose this classic Pinot Bianco scores with crisp notes of apple and pear mingling with aromas of raspberry and lime, plus a touch of camomile and lemon grass to round off the composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody and balance sum up the Pinot Bianco, which intrigues the palate with the fruit of the pear and quince aromas combined with a salty minerality. The wine tickles the tongue and goes on to deliver a persistent aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Decanter:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Alto Adige produces arguably the finest Pinot Bianco in the world, and this scintillating example is a perfect introduction to the local style. Fermentation and lees ageing in stainless steel only produces a white displaying jasmine inflections to as yet closed pear and yellow peach aromas and a light waxiness. Balanced and with lovely acidity, it's quite fleshy but not fully open yet, showing some nectarine and flowers for now. Really good length, with that classic stony, salty finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points, Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaked apples and fresh pears mingling with lemon curd like a pastry chef's morning prep, everything rich but precisely measured. The palate keeps that balance between power and grace, candied citrus and warm bread notes flowing with the confidence of a winery that's been mastering this dance since forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2024 Pinot Bianco Tradition mixes vivid notes of crushed yellow apple with wildflowers and spice to form its inviting bouquet. This blends a pretty inner sweetness with juicy acidity and ripe orchard fruits to create a seductive impression on the palate. 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Ageing in small oak endows it with delicate polished closing sensations of sweet spice, like nutmeg and vanilla pods, alongside acacia honey and pastry cream. Completing the bouquet is a pleasingly iodine sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Rounded, creamy and intense with a very mouth-filling entry, following through with fragrant, balanced echoes of ripe fruit like apricots, mango and yellow peaches. 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This blend offers special complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA masterful blend that proves power isn't everything... this is all about grace. The aromatics unfold deliberately, like a story being carefully told: cooked apples waiting to become tarte tatin, dusted with baking spices, gardenia and freesia blooms lending their delicate perfume, and whispers of dried mango adding exotic intrigue. The palate follows this elegant lead, serious without showing off, rich without heaviness. Those baked orchard fruits and sweet spices return, but they're kept in perfect tension by vibrant acidity and a stony mineral backbone that forms the wine's soul. Drink Now - 2045 — Jeff Porter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"A complex and vibrant Collio. Apricots, Mirabelle plums, citrus and beeswax. Medium-bodied with tension and crisp acidity that are well integrated with vibrant peaches in the finish. Drink or hold.\" (Sep 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 Bianco Illivio is remarkably pretty, with a nuanced mix of dried flowers, almond custard, lemon oil and freshly sliced white peaches. It is elegant in feel, with cooling acidity and supple textures complementing its ripe orchard fruits as an air of chamomile adds embellishment toward the close. The 2022's minerality comes through in the finish, nearly salty and with a steely resonance as hints of sour apple fade. 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That heritage and the Tornatore’s profound respect and understanding of the land is showcased in wines that capture the essence of Etna, deftly balancing concentrated flavors, complexity, freshness and refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Etna Bianco is born from the skillful vinification of the white grape vines Carricante, cultivated in volcanic soils with a high vocation and arranged in terraces at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level, in the northern slope of the volcano. 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Medium-bodied, it's produced in stainless steel tank and rests in cement tank right before bottling. It's approachable, with hints of honeycomb, fresh saltiness, and ripe peachy fruit through the finish. It's a stellar value with a great sense of place that screams of summer. Drink over the next few years.\" -Audrey Frick (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - James Suckling (2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Restrained lemon-leaf aromas with broom flowers and orange blossoms. Light-bodied, chewy and crisp with a tight finish. 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Although they have been making wine for four generations, the turning point came in the 1960's when Luciana Vietti married winemaker and art connoisseur Alfredo Currado, whose intuitions - from the production of one of the first Barolo crus (Rocche di Castiglione in 1961), through the single-varietal vinification of Arneis (1967). These fine folks are largely responsible for the resurrection of the Arneis grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also worth noting Alfredo's invention of Artist Labels in 1974, which made him both a symbol and architect of some of the most significant revolutions of the time. Alfredo’s intellectual, professional, and prospective legacy was taken up by Luca Currado Vietti (Luciana and Alfredo’s son) and his wife Elena, who contributed greatly to the success of the Vietti brand before their departure in 2023. In 2016 the historic winery was acquired by Krause family. 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The vineyards are approximately 30 years old and are planted with 4.500-5.000 vines per hectare. Harvest starts around mid-September and the grapes are first pressed and then clarified. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel autoclave at lower temperature (10-12°C, 50-53° F) to preserve some natural CO2 from the fermentation. Wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity and freshness. The wine is held in stainless steel tanks on fine lees until just before bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tartare, fresh cold-cuts, warm and cold appetizers, first courses with strong flavors and white meat dishes. 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That is the equivalent of some 1.5 million bottles of wine a year. We and our members have long had a strong focus on quality. That has attracted praise and recognition on the Italian and international wine markets, and in spite of its relatively small size, Cantina Terlano is now well established in the world of wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmell:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The multifaceted aroma of this wine derives from a combination of ripe fruit, including honeydew melon, white peach, pear and Golden Delicious apple, together with the aromas of quince jelly, camomile and pineapple, on the one hand, and mineral notes of flint on the other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The interplay of fruity aromatic and salty components is repeated on the palate. 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The steep south-facing vineyards at Monte Vorberg between 450–950 meters above sea level provide grapes with extreme temperature variations and volcanic porphyry soils and extended cool growing seasons that result in precise and deep wines. \"Vorberg\" serves as a standard for serious white wine production because it demonstrates the aging characteristics and complex layers which typically define high-end Chardonnay and Burgundy wines. The wine develops richness and structure through its aging process in large oak casks while maintaining its freshness. This is a world class wine, at this price point it is my to go, always. Try cellaring for 10 years or so. 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Tight and tense acidity on the medium-bodied palate, tingling and electric. The citrusy finish is long and salty.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A masterclass in handling a warm vintage, with all the concentration and power you'd expect from 2022, but those steep Vorberg slopes kept enough freshness to make it sing. Ripe yellow apple, quince, and white peach mesh with notes of crushed stones and mountain herbs. Hints yeasted bread and roasted almonds show breadth and richness, but the wine carries Terlano's trademark ability to balance richness with mountain freshness. It lays down waves of fruit while maintaining a cool, mineral-driven core. The kind of white that prompts rethinking what Italian whites can be, especially in challenging years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Pinot Bianco Riserva Vorberg is wildly fresh, with a cascade of dusty dried flowers, lemon oil, sweet herbs and white smoke. This is silken and elegant in feel with creamy weight suspended by vibrant acidity, as mineral-laced orchard fruits flow across the palate. It finishes long and staining, full of youthful tension, as the palate buzzes with a saline saturation and hints of sour citrus. The 2022 is just a baby today, but it has fantastic potential.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fragrant white, with hints of preserved lemon, petrol and wild thyme lacing flavors of poached apricot and pear, plus a rich touch of toasted hazelnut and the tang of grapefruit sorbet. 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