The 2021 Terlano "Vorberg" Pinot Bianco Riserva Alto Adige, 1.5L Magnum was a Merchant's Pick
Alto Adige All-star • Among the finest Italian whites!
May 01, 2024
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!