Quinto Quarto - 2020
Terpin
3.80 / 5.0
- Type
- white still, dry
- Region
- IGP Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Producer
- Terpin
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Pinot Grigio
- Alcohol
- 13.5
- Sugar
- unknown
- Price
- 999 UAH
- Cellar
- not available
Ratings
3.80 / 5.0·750 ml·@Lo Kyiv
This wine features a straightforward, fruit-forward bouquet, enriched by just a hint of VA. Dominated by notes of barberry candy, sweet strawberry, and uzvar, it presents a vibrant and inviting profile. The tannins, though quite powerful, are well integrated and soft, ensuring that the wine remains quaffable and enjoyable, particularly suited for a summer evening. Its simplicity does not undermine its loveliness; in fact, it's a testament to the charm that can be found in straightforward, well-crafted wines.
Terpin
Franco Terpin, the fifth of six brothers, hails from a family with a viticultural tradition dating back to the 1970s. It wasn't until the early 1990s that Franco's father took the plunge into winemaking independently, marking a pivotal moment in the family's winemaking journey. This transition sparked a shift towards organic and quality-driven practices, moving away from the market-driven quantity-focused approach.
Based in Valerisce, San Floriano del Collio, Franco Terpin's vineyard spans around 10 hectares on the picturesque slopes of Mount Calvario. Here, they cultivate emblematic local grape varieties like Ribolla Gialla, Pinot Grigio, and Friulano, alongside international varietals such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The unique soil, known as "Ponka," is a distinctive feature, characterized by the stratification of marls, sandstones, and clays from the Eocene epoch.