After a wet and warm summer, last year’s harvest in Terlano began with the first Sauvignon grapes on 23 August, and in spite of the very mixed weather it was completed without any major problems. “Very healthy and good quality grapes throughout, with ample sugar content and unexpectedly high levels of acidity,” says winemaker Rudi Kofler. On the other hand, the size of the 2012 harvest was below the long-term average. With new shoot formation reduced in part following a very dry winter and spring, the berries were slightly smaller than usual and total yield was down. By way of compensation, however, we can look forward to white wines with ripe fruit flavors and a refreshing acidity as well as highly promising, elegant reds.