IT Terlan Tradition Chardonnay Südtirol Alto Adige DOC

Founded in 1893, the Cantina Terlano winery is now one of the leading wine growers’ cooperatives in South Tyrol.

Provenance: Alto Adige
Doc denomination: Alto Adige
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023

• Alcohol content: 13,5 % vol
• Residual sugar: 1,9 g/l
• Total acidity: 5,8 g/l

Color: Brilliant light straw yellow
Smell: The aroma of this Chardonnay releases exotic fruity impressions with nuances of banana, quince, passion fruit, mango and sugar melon plus a hint of lemon balm.
Taste: A touch of pear gives the Chardonnay a mouthfeel that is very soft and harmonious combined with sweetish exotic fruit components. Its slightly mineral note makes this wine smooth and adds an intriguing contrast.

Vinificaion: Manual harvest and selection of the grapes; gentle  pressing and clarification of the must; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, aging on the lees in steel tanks for 6 -7 months.

FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with a plateau de fruits de mer with raw prawns and langoustines; vegetable risotto and cream of root vegetable soups (potato, cream of celeriac); dishes with a mildly tangy cheese (e.g. a soft Robiola) including cheese dumplings and pasta dishes with cheese; also sea bass in salt or veal paillard.

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