Nose
intense notes of peach, apricot, lychee, mango, orange zest, honey, vanilla and lilies
Palate
intensely aromatic: ripe yellow fruits and brown butter, spices. Noble notes of botrytis underline the uniqueness of this wine. Optimal balance of freshness and sweetness, fine minerality. Extremely long-lasting, balanced finish
Growing Conditions
altitude: 400 – 500 m
soil: calciferous gravel and clay with porphyry bedrock
age of the vines: 15 – 25 years
slope exposure: southeast 80 %, south 20 %,
climate: large differences in temperature between the hot Mediterranean days and the cool nights influenced by the very cool Alpine fall winds.
Harvest
end of December
Winemaking
Although on the hills, the vineyards are situated in small swale, protected from the winds from Lake Garda. This detail, usually a disadvantage, is a big plus in the case of Terminum: only this way can the Botrytis cinerea spores develop, rewarding us with great dessert wines.
After manual harvest the grapes are delivered in small containers. After about 12 hours of maceration, they are pressed very gently (up to 1.8 bar).
Aging
Once fermentation is completed, the wine continues to mature in barrique barrels for another 6-9 months
Appearance
strong golden yellow
Food Pairing
perfect when paired with dried fruits and desserts such as apricot and cinnamon strudel or crème brulée; excellent with aged cheese, especially blue cheese. This extraordinary wine can be drunk by itself or to celebrate a special occasion with friends.
