Features
Name:
Kreuth Chardonnay AOC 2022
Terrain:
Light, lean, sandy and clayey soils
Cellar
The Terlan Winery was founded in 1893 and is one of the most progressive winegrowers' cooperatives in the whole of South Tyrol. Its 143 current members cultivate 190 hectares of vineyards, with a total annual production of 1.5 million bottles. For years, together with our members, we have taken the path of quality with commitment and perseverance, the same quality that has earned us fame and recognition on the Italian and international wine markets. This is why, despite being relatively small, the Terlano winery is now an established institution in its sector.
In our modern facility, we exclusively mature DOC wines, 30 per cent red and 70 per cent white. In 2009, we expanded the ageing area to 18,000 cubic metres, also completely redesigning it architecturally. Today, our wines find there all the space they need to grow and develop fully. From the outside, the new wing of the building is clad in red porphyry, the typical rock of the area that gives our wine its distinctive characteristics. The roof of the cellar has been greened and covered with vines, seamlessly blending into the surrounding cultivated landscape.
The distribution of the wines produced is divided into two clearly differentiated quality lines: the Selections and the Tradition line. In addition, each year we market a 'rare' wine, aged for at least ten years in our cellars, and designed to give visibility to our philosophy of wine longevity.
The Organisation
The Terlan Winery has a cooperative structure. President Georg Eyrl and Vice-President Hansjörg Hafner lead the board of directors - elected for a three-year term in 2020 - consisting of Anton Adami, Norbert Elsler, Christoph Patauner, Ulrike Gratl, Hans-Peter Höller, Georg Spitaler, Stefan Sandrini, Robert Müller, Elmar Pichler, Konrad Rauch and Manfred Runer.
Description
Kreuth is a white wine with great personality from the Terlan winery, made from pure chardonnay grapes. This wine is characterised by its balanced acidity, creamy structure and elegant aromas. It is thanks to its complexity and a mineral note that this Chardonnay, cultivated in the Terlan DOC area, is endowed with great longevity.
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Organoleptic characteristics:
Sparkling, captivating straw yellow in colour. The nose is characterised by exotic fruit components such as maracuja, averrhoa carambola and citrus fruits. These are complemented by a flint note with aromatic and mineral traits that complete the bouquet. On the palate, this wine proves its importance. Captivating, with a flexible and compact structure. Its spicy, mineral and juicy hints give the wine a strong terroir character.
Storage time:
over 5 years
Vinification
Gentle crushing and racking by natural sedimentation. Slow fermentation at controlled temperature in large oak barrels (30 hl). Partial malolactic fermentation
Acknowledgements
2021 Veronelli 93/100
2019 Robert Parker 94/100
2018 Veronelli 92/100