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Porphyr 2016 75cl

DOC | Alto Adige | Trentino/Alto Adige | Italy
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2016
Critics scores
96 By James Suckling
93 By Robert Parker
You rarely, if ever, see this level of complexity in a lagrein, which goes headlong through bracken, tea leaves, vanilla, blackberries, undergrowth, heather and violet extract. Full-bodied and very structured indeed, the chewy tannins envelop layers of compact yet exuberant dark fruit. Elements of undergrowth and spice linger on the long finish. Stunning. Delicious now, but better in 2022.
Producer
Cantina Terlan
One of the first winemaking cooperatives in Alto Adige, Cantina Terlan was established by 24 independent grape growers back in 1893. Today, the Terlan or Terlano cooperative works with about 140 growers that cultivate vines over an area of roughly 165 hectares. Cantina Terlan produces a wide variety of wines, all of which are DOC classified, but range in quality, from their “Classics” to “Vineyards” to “Selections” and lastly, to their special reserve “Rarities”. Their portfolio is made up of predominantly intricate white wines, and a handful of top reds. Terlan’s wines reflect the best of the region, with their characteristic age ability, the wines are remarkably fresh, yet intense and complex. Since 2002, Terlan’s winemaker, Rudi Kofler has been wowing us with his bold creations.