The 2010 Chardonnay is tense and wiry in this vintage, which is hardly a surprise. There is plenty of varietal character in the glass, not to mention considerable Alto Adige character. This is about as good as it gets for Chardonnay in this price range. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015.
These new releases from Cantina di Terlano are impressive. As much as I admire the top wines, I simply adore the entry-level bottlings for their unbeatable combination of quality, value and regional/varietal typicity.
Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants, New York, NY; tel. (212) 268-0906