2020 Terlano "Vorberg" Pinot Bianco Riserva Alto Adige

2020 Terlano "Vorberg" Pinot Bianco Riserva Alto Adige

2020 Terlano "Vorberg" Pinot Bianco Riserva Alto Adige

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The 2020 Terlano "Vorberg" Pinot Bianco Riserva Alto Adige was a Merchant's Pick

Alto Adige All-star • Among the finest Italian whites!

October 27, 2023

For years, critics have opined that Alto Adige in northern Italy is home to some of the finest Italian whites.

"Having recently blind-tasted the white wines of Cantina Terlano... I have no doubt that this is the case." James Suckling

Vintage after vintage, there is consensus. "If I were stranded on a deserted island with just one bottle of wine of my choosing, it very well might be Terlano's Vorberg [2018]." Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

"Vorberg seems to be fighting to compete with the best whites of Burgundy."  Eric Guido, Vinous

"The 2020 Pinot Bianco Riserva Vorberg is total class. A whiff of sweet smoke and dusty stone gives way to ginger and crushed yellow apple nuances. It envelopes the palate with rich, opulent fruits that coast along a balancing core of brisk, mineral-tinged acidity. The Riserva Vorberg finishes long and potent..." Vinous

Terlano's Vorberg Pinot Bianco Riserva is gorgeous!  You will love how this chameleon complements a wide variety of cuisine - from seafood to pasta.  

The wine boasts Burgundian charm with its crushed sea shells and Loire Valley-like chalkiness.  At 1,000 feet above sea level, the high elevation and rocky soil impart vibrancy to this gorgeous Italian white.   

An excellent companion to alpine cheeses, antipasti, and grilled vegetables, it is also a fantastic companion to pasta with garlic and olive oil as well as grilled halibut or bronzino.

By the way, this wine is age-worthy too - and just plain yummy!

Enjoy!

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By David Gettenberg

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“Total class.”

Vinous • 95 / 100

"The 2020 Pinot Bianco Riserva Vorberg is total class. A whiff of sweet smoke and dusty stone gives way to ginger and crushed yellow apple nuances. It envelopes the palate with rich, opulent fruits that coast along a balancing core of brisk, mineral-tinged acidity. The Riserva Vorberg finishes long and potent, yet youthfully backward, as the senses ache under its concentration and a salty flourish slowly tapers off. There is a huge potential, but it will take time for the 2020 to come fully into focus. Bury your bottles deep."

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“One of the historic wines of Alto Adige.”

Wine Advocate • 94 / 100

"Grown high on the south-facing slopes of Monzoccollo this Pinot Bianco is one of the historic wines of Alto Adige. The warm sun gives this wine aromas of ripe apples, baked lemon and honey. While the cool mountain air provides the wine with cool crisp acidity and lifted floral aromas. The palate shows baked pears with honey, a touch of lemon and pressed wildflowers. The wine finishes with ample acidity showcasing how long this wine can age. Drink Now - 2035+"

Producer: Terlan

Country: Italy

Region: Alto Adige

Subregion: Others

Varietal: Pinot Blanc

Vintage: 2020

Size: 750ml

Code: W4433-2020-750