Alpha Zeta Terrapieno Pinot Grigio 2025: hidden gem from the Veneto: the exceptional vineyard Matt Thomson chose to bottle on its own: case of six bottles delivered
Original price was: £96.00.£79.00Current price is: £79.00.
This wine is a hidden gem. Winemaker Matt Thomson was so impressed by the quality and character of the Pinot Grigio from this particular site that, rather than lose it in a blend, he chose to vinify and bottle it separately. Alpha Zeta Terrapieno was the result.
The nine-hectare vineyard lies at 250–300 metres in the Valpantena Valley, where poor, well-drained soils and cooling elevation help give the fruit concentration while retaining freshness. The 2025 vintage was particularly kind: warm summer conditions brought the grapes to excellent ripeness, while cooler nights preserved acidity and aromatic character.
And that shows in the glass. Terrapieno 2025 is bright, fresh and generous, with ripe fruit, a lovely silky texture and enough concentration to make it genuinely interesting at the table.
This is an immensely likeable Italian white – the sort of wine to keep in the fridge, put on the table and buy by the case.
For full details, please read on . . .
Alpha Zeta Terrapieno Pinot Grigio 2025
Alpha Zeta was created by David Gleave MW, founder of Liberty Wines, working with highly regarded New Zealand winemaker Matt Thomson, with a straightforward ambition: to make modern Italian wines of genuine character and quality while keeping them accessible enough to enjoy regularly.
Terrapieno has a particularly good story. While working with Pinot Grigio in Veneto, Matt Thomson identified fruit from one vineyard that stood apart for its quality and intensity. Instead of incorporating it into the broader blend, he decided that the vineyard deserved to be vinified and bottled separately – and Terrapieno was born.
The nine-hectare site lies in the Valpantena Valley in eastern Valpolicella, at approximately 250–300 metres above sea level. Its vines average 20–30 years of age and grow on poor, well-drained soils containing granite and decomposed volcanic rock. These conditions naturally restrict vigour and help produce fruit with greater concentration and personality.
The 2025 growing season provided particularly favourable conditions. A mild spring and timely rainfall encouraged even development before the warm summer ripened the grapes beautifully. Importantly, cooler nights helped retain acidity and aromatic freshness, allowing the fruit to reach optimum ripeness without losing the lively character essential to good Pinot Grigio.
In the glass, Terrapieno shows why this particular vineyard caught Matt Thomson’s attention. Lifted aromas of pear and bread crust lead to a palate with lovely weight and a silky texture, complemented by subtle dried herbs. Zesty acidity and a saline mineral character bring freshness to the dry, lingering finish. It is drinking particularly well now: generous and immediately appealing, but with considerably more character and structure than its easy-going nature initially suggests.
At the table, Terrapieno is wonderfully versatile. The CountryClubuk Wine Tasting Panel found the 2025 particularly successful with partridge, its ripe pear character proving a beautiful foil for the delicate game, while the wine’s silky texture, dried-herb notes and fresh, zesty finish complemented the bird beautifully. It would also be an excellent choice with roast chicken or guinea fowl, mushroom dishes, antipasti and lighter pasta dishes, particularly those featuring vegetables and herbs. Or simply enjoy a glass as an aperitif.
The newly arrived 2025 was unanimously approved by the CountryClubuk Wine Tasting Panel for the Club Cellar, continuing a wine we have enjoyed recommending to Members through previous vintages.
CountryClubuk Members’ Price
RSP £96 per case of six bottles
CountryClubuk Members: £79 per case of six bottles, including UK mainland delivery
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