Chardonnay Kreuth 2022 DOC Terlan

Elegant and mineral Alto Adige Chardonnay

Chardonnay Kreuth 2022 DOC Terlan signed by Cantina di Terlano - Kellerei Terlan is a white wine with a strong personality, capable of uniting aromatic richness, freshness, and a very pleasant creamy texture. It is a wine that interprets Chardonnay in an Alto Adige style with balance and precision, offering a refined, gastronomic, and recognizable profile, ideal for those seeking an Italian white wine with character.

Territory and wine style

This wine is born in Alto Adige, in the DOC Alto Adige Terlano designation, an area particularly suited for the production of fine and long-lived whites. The grapes come from vineyards located between 260 and 350 meters above sea level, with a south-southwest exposure and significant slopes, elements that favor maturation and concentration. The processing involves manual harvesting, slow fermentation, and aging on the lees, partly in steel and partly in large wooden barrels, to give the wine volume, complexity, and a clear territorial imprint.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a brilliant straw-yellow color. On the nose, elegant aromas of exotic fruit, citrus, and a suggestive note of flint emerge, recalling the mineral component of the terroir. On the palate, the Chardonnay Kreuth 2022 DOC Terlan is full and enveloping, with a compact structure, good juiciness, and a well-balanced freshness. The slight malolactic fermentation and aging on the lees contribute to a creamy sensation and a savory, persistent, and very harmonious finish.

Recommended pairings

Thanks to its personality and acidic backbone, this Chardonnay pairs effectively with vitello tonnato, marinated octopus, grilled fish with fennel, grilled vegetables, and mixed appetizers. It is also interesting with traditional Alto Adige dishes such as cheese canederli, but it also pairs well with flavorful first courses, pasta with garlic, oil, and chili, baked radicchio crepes, and fresh tomini. It is a versatile wine, suitable for both an informal dinner and a more refined lunch.

Serving temperature

The ideal temperature for Chardonnay Kreuth 2022 DOC Terlan is between 12 and 14 °C. It is recommended to serve it in a wide Burgundy glass to enhance its aromatic complexity. It does not require long aeration but can benefit from a few minutes in the glass to best express its mineral component and creamy structure.

Why buy it

Choosing Chardonnay Kreuth 2022 DOC Terlan means bringing to the table a high-quality Alto Adige white, capable of standing out for elegance, depth, and stylistic coherence. The signature of Cantina di Terlano guarantees precision and territorial identity, while the rich aromatic profile and good taste tension make it a convincing choice for both an evolved aperitif and meals. It is a wine to confidently purchase online if you seek quality, versatility, and an authentic character Chardonnay.