2023 Cantina Terlano "Quarz" Sauvignon Blanc Alto Adige Terlano
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James Suckling
Reviewed May 2025Restrained and mineral, this is focused on sage and gooseberries with lemon-pulp aromas and flavors. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant and zesty yet balanced by just enough weight. Polished finish. Drink or hold. (AF)
Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
The Cantina Terlano 2023 Alto Adige Terlano Sauvignon Quarz (with 55,000 bottles made) offers a slightly softer and less exuberant interpretation of the grape compared to the Winkl, which is all about brightness and primary fruit. The Quarz shows more depth and complexity thanks to a focus on fruit exclusively from steep vineyards (with 10% to 40% inclines at 300 to 550 meters in elevation). It sees a slow ferment with controlled temperatures, and it ages on the fine lees for nine months in a combination of large oak cask and stainless steel. (ML)
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Vinous
The 2023 Sauvignon Quarz is remarkably lifted and refined in this vintage, as crushed limes, young kiwis and mint are complicated by a whiff of flint. This is a model of purity, like drinking liquid rocks, with a stern mineral core and cooling acidity that propels its citrus-spiked orchard fruits. A pretty inner sweetness lingers, offset by a sour twang as hints of green melon fade, leaving a salty tinge and the palate salivating for more. This is a riveting expression of Quarz. 94+ (EG)
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Decanter
Aromas of papaya, melon, lime and a hint of basil. Impressive ripeness, good acidity and impeccable harmony, with a persistent finish displaying assertive notes of sage and dried pear. Not overly powerful, but spot-on varietal character. (TH)
Notes
Quarz is Cantina Terlano's Sauvignon Blanc selection from the slopes above Terlano in Alto Adige. The name refers to the quartz within the area's volcanic porphyry. For the 2023, the winery identifies vineyards between 300 and 550 meters with southern and southwestern exposures. Hand-selected grapes were gently pressed as whole clusters, and the wine spent nine months on its lees, divided equally between large wooden barrels and stainless steel. The producer's 2023 description combines citrus and tropical fruit with herbal detail.
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Origin | Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| SKU | 2043179 |