Aged for eight months in large oak casks, the 2012 Alto Adige Terlano Chardonnay Kreuth manages the difficult task of being direct and straightforward, but complex and intriguing at the same time. It does this thanks to the inherent freshness of its citrus and stone fruit aromas that slowly shift to become white almond and light vanilla spice as the wine warms in the glass. It offers good weight in the mouth too, with a thick texture that feels silky and smooth.