The 2006 Terlaner Classico (60% Pinot Bianco, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc) reveals jasmine, honey and sweet fruit, with the Sauvignon dominating the wine’s aromatic profile and Chardonnay providing the body. Once again, I find myself gravitating to the mono-varietal wines here. Still, this is a lovely effort at this level. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. Cantina di Terlano is one of my favorite sources for value-priced wines in Alto Adige. The winery was founded over 100 years ago. Like many estates in the region, Terlano is a cooperative, yet the wines are first-class in every sense of the term. Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants, New York, NY; tel. (204) 294-4899

Aromas of apple and cream, with hints of honey and melon, lead to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with fresh acidity and a long finish. Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. Drink now. 8,300 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JS??Region: Italy / Alto Adige Select to Add