Terlaner (Italy)
Alto Adige (Südtirol) Terlano DOC
Terlaner is made from minimum 50-100% Pinot Bianco or Chardonnay and 0-50% of other local grapes.
Typical Flavors
 Citrus |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Jasmine |
 Almonds |
 Mint |
 Minerals |
Citrus, Green Fruit, and White Peach flavors are typical for Terlaner.
Hints of Jasmine, Almond, and Minty Minerals.
Profile
Terlaner is a light bodied white wine with good acidity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Salad |
 Antipasti |
 Grilled Fish |
 Risotto |
 Pasta |
 Chips |
 Soft Cheese |
Terlaner pairs best with Light Antipasti, Fried Fish, Vegetable Risotto, and Light Pasta.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Italian Antipasti.
Chicken Salad.
Gnocchi. Creamy Soups (Peas, Asparagus).
Focaccia. Ciabatta Bread. Picnic Lunch.
Grilled Fish. Seafood Lasagna. Risotto.
Vegetables. Asparagus.
Local Specialities (Alto Adige/Südtirol):
Terlaner Wine Soup.
Rosemary Focaccia.
Boiled White Asparagus.
Bacon Dumplings.
Sausage with Sauerkraut.
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
About Alto Adige (Südtirol) Terlano DOC
Terlano DOC is a wine made from Pinot Bianco and/or Chardonnay grapes (50-100%), with an addition (0-50%) of Riesling Italico and/or Riesling and/or Sauvignon Blanc and/or Sylvaner and/or Müller Thurgau.
Trentino-Alto Adige
Trentino-Alto Adige is located in northern Italy. The capital is Trento.
Red Wines:
Schiava
St. Magdalener
Lagrein
Pinot Nero
Teroldego
Merlot
Vernatch
White Wines:
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Gewürztraminer
Pinot Bianco
Sauvignon Blanc
Kerner
Müller-Thurgau
Silvaner
Terlaner
Rosé Wines:
Primary Grapes:
15% Pinot Grigio
10% Chardonnay
8% Pinot Nero
7% Lagrein
6% Gewürztraminer
6% Pinot Bianco
6% Sauvignon Blanc
About Alto Adige
Alto Adige is also called Südtirol (South Tyrol).
Italian and German are official languages, but the locals also speak Ladin.
Before 1918, Südtirol was part of the Austrian-Hungarian empire, but was annexed to Italy after the first World War.
Early wine production was dominated by Austrian red wines like Lagrein and Vernatch (Schiava).
Today white wines are more important, mostly Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Bianco, and Chardonnay.
Upcoming wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Nero.