Kaltern Caldaro
Quintessenz Kalterersee Classico Superiore 2024
| Denomination | DOC Lago di Caldaro Classico Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Schiava - Vernatsch |
| Aging | This is followed by malolactic fermentation and 6 months of aging on the fine lees, both in stainless steel and large wooden barrels. |
Description
Still red wine from Trentino-Alto Adige, 13.5% ABV, produced by Kaltern Caldaro. 100% Schiava - Vernatsch. A wine that celebrates the winemaking tradition of Caldaro, with grapes grown between 230 and 500 meters above sea level. Fermentation on the skins for 10 days at 25 degrees C, followed by malolactic fermentation. Aged on the lees for 6 months in cement and large wooden barrels. Fruity nose with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, with light hints of almond. Bright ruby red, with a full and savory entry, soft tannins, and a fruity finish.
Awards
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2024
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2024
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2024
87/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2024
93/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2024
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 4.000.000
- Hectares: 440
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| Name | Caldaro Quintessenz Kalterersee Classico Superiore 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Caldaro DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Schiava - Vernatsch |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
| Origin | Kaltern (Bolzano/Bozen). |
| Climate | The selected vineyards with historic vines lie between 230 and 350 meters above sea level. |
| Soil composition | The soil consists of heat-retaining, loamy limestone gravel with a sandy layer. |
| Cultivation system | Pergola, Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 55 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 24 °C |
| Wine making | Fermentation occurs at 24 °C with a 12-day maceration period. |
| Aging | This is followed by malolactic fermentation and 6 months of aging on the fine lees, both in stainless steel and large wooden barrels. |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |