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Kellerei Terlan Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Tradition — South Tyrol 2024
Kellerei Terlan’s Pinot Grigio Tradition is the calling card of one of Italy’s most celebrated alpine cooperatives — and the 2024 vintage is a benchmark expression of what Alto Adige Pinot Grigio can be. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Terlano DOC, where cool mountain air and mineral-rich soils define the character of every bottle, this wine delivers the kind of precision and freshness that has made Kellerei Terlan a reference point for Italian white wine lovers worldwide. James Suckling awarded it 93 points, calling it “superjuicy and long with a savory finish.”
The nose is aromatic and inviting: Williams pear, lychee, white melon, and the delicate floral lift of a freshly mown alpine meadow. On the palate, it is full yet mellow — layers of black tea, exotic melon, and ripe grapefruit framed by lively acidity and a clean, mineral-driven finish. It is the rare Pinot Grigio that is as compelling on its own as it is at the table.
James Suckling 93 — “Salt and pepper with minerals. Superjuicy and long with a savory finish. A food-friendly wine.” (Vintage 2024).
- Producer: Kellerei Terlan (Cantina Terlano), Alto Adige, Italy
- Vintage: 2024
- Appellation: Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio
- Vinification: High-altitude vineyard sourcing, cool-climate fermentation
- Size: 750ml
- Tasting Notes: Williams pear, lychee, white melon, black tea, grapefruit, alpine florals, mineral finish
- Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 2–4 years
- Best Paired With: South Tyrolean charcuterie, herb risotto, nettle gnocchi, lightly truffled dishes, grilled fish, tender veal
Precise, aromatic, and unmistakably alpine — Kellerei Terlan’s Pinot Grigio Tradition is the benchmark for what Alto Adige white wine can be.
