Cantina Terlano Alto Adige Nova Domus Riserva 2020

96 points James Suckling: "A rich and complex nose with glazed peaches, ripe mangoes, crushed walnuts and pie crust. Hints of dried flowers, too. Full-bodied, tense and mineral with chalky texture that adds structure and length. Beautiful acidity that keeps its nerve and leads to a long, energetic finish. Drink or hold. (8/7/23)"

94 points Decanter: "A blend of of Pinot Bianco (70%), Chardonnay (25%), and Sauvignon Blanc (5%) from over 40-year-old vineyards, the 2020 Nova Domus displays exuberant aromas of apricot and yuzu mingling with incense, alpine herbs, and a hint of sweet spice. Chalky minerality underpins the lees-driven buttery flavours and fleshy orchard fruits to the core, shaping a distinctive progression combining considerable volume with long-running tension. White pepper and iodine outline the gorgeously vibrant finish. Drinking Window: 2023-2043. (Feb 2023)"

92 points Wine Spectator: "A lovely, mouthwatering white that displays graceful integration of the chalk-tinged, minerally underpinning with flavors of ripe Gala apple, nectarine, almond blossoms and pickled ginger. Long and satiny in texture, with a pretty, floral finish. Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2028. (8/31/23)"

92 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2020 Terlaner Riserva Nova Domus takes its time to come into focus, starting out smoky and mineral, like chipping away at a concrete wall. Swirling unlocks its hidden charms as sweet chamomile and mint give way to lime-laced apples and spice. It floods the palate with opulent, silken textures, seeming almost weighty yet balanced by a jolt of mineral-tinged acidity as young peach and nectarine notes resonate. The 2020 tapers off on a spicy, practically salty note, a bit shorter than anticipated yet also remarkably fresh. Drink: 2024-2030. (May 2023)"

92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Heroically grown against the side of a mountain surrounding the commune of Terlan, this wine shows the importance of Alto Adige. This historic blend of Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc conveys aromas of ripe stone fruit, tropical fruit and mixed citrus, with hints of jasmine and magnolia in the background. The palate is rich yet balanced with vibrant acidity and well-defined minerality from the volcanic and sandy soil in which the grapes grow. (Jul 2023)"

Producer notes: "Color: fresh light yellow with slightly greenish nuances Smell: This cuvée has a multifaceted structure with a hint of herbs and spices, including aniseed, mint and sage, as well as nuances of fruit aromas, especially apricot, mandarine, honeydew melon, maracuja and passion fruit, all underpinned with salty mineral components. Taste: On the palate, Nova Domus is complex and delicate, offering a creamy softness in an interesting symbiosis with an aromatic minerality, and has the texture for a very long finish."