With the same elegance as the quartz inserts that make Terlano's volcanic porphyry glow, our Sauvignon selection proves that it is worthy of its name. Rudi Kofler, the talented winemaker at Cantina di Terlano, does not mince his words when describing his Quartz, one of the winery's most representative wines. 100% Sauvignon Blanc, the grapes for this selection are harvested by hand. This is followed by a gentle whole cluster crushing and a slow temperature-controlled fermentation. Then, in order to give complexity to the final wine, there is a long ageing phase lasting about 9 months on its fine lees, partly in large wooden barrels and partly in stainless steel drums. The final blending of the two batches takes place about three months before bottling. Sparkling greenish yellow, the nose of this Sauvignon reveals an exotic and captivating bouquet, with fruity notes of mango, papaya, lime and pink grapefruit, but also aromas of herbs such as lemongrass, lemon balm, mint and green tea. Hints of gooseberry and mineral veins reminiscent of flint are also evident. In the mouth, finally, it surprises with its fine balance of fruity and delicately mineral aromas. A long persistence prolongs the pleasure of each sip for several minutes.