Growing Conditions
Because of the dry and cold winter and a similar spring, in the Terlano vineyards, the vegetation period began considerably later than in previous years. After a relatively mild April, there followed a moderately warm and rainy May. The month of June was pleasant, while July proved extremely dry and characterized by record heat. As a result of this unusual weather pattern, many varieties responded with the growth of loose grapes bearing small berries. Additionally already in July, exceptionally vigorous woody growth has been apparent – an indication of a promising year.
The weather conditions during the maturation period were variable; as a consequence of the very low yield, the maturation process nevertheless proceeded at a brisk pace, making it possible to harvest very healthy and fully ripe grapes. All in all, the year 2010 produced one of the lowest yields of the last 20 years – yet the resultant wines were anything but a disappointment, with outstanding flavor and quality.
Winemaking
Manual harvest and selection of the grapes; gentle whole cluster pressing and clarification of the must by natural sedimentation; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks with malolactic fermentation and aging on the lees in big wooden barrels for 12 months; further aging on the lees in steel tanks without filtering or fining for eleven years.
Bottling date: August 25th, 2021
Produced Bottles: 3.320
Aging
Cool storage at constant temperatures, high level of humidity and as little light as possible
Cellar temperature: 10 - 15 °C
Excellent ageing potential > 10 years
Food Pairing
Color: intensive light straw yellow with delicate greenish reflections
Smell: On the nose, this Rarity wine captivates with a combination of extreme complexity and impressive freshness: noble aromas of white flowers, chamomile, some white peach paired with restrained mineral notes reminiscent of flint.
Taste: On the palate, the wine impresses with a grippy, compact yet supple structure. Its distinctive texture generates an infinitely long finish, with enormous tension and salty minerality.
