Sauvignon Stern 2024

Description

A still white wine from Trentino-Alto Adige, produced by Kaltern Caldaro. 2024 vintage, 0.75L bottle. A Sauvignon Blanc born in Caldaro, where the grape variety has adapted perfectly. Cold maceration of the destemmed grapes for 10–18 hours, soft pressing, natural decantation of the must, slow fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16°C (20% in large barrels). Aged on the fine lees for 5 months. Notes of elderflower, cassis, and exotic fruit on the nose. Straw yellow with greenish highlights. Notes of currant, savory flavors, and a long, fruity finish on the palate.

Details

Perfume

Elderflower, cassis and exotic fruit on the nose.

Color

Straw yellow with greenish reflections.

Taste

Currant notes on the palate, savouriness, a long persistence of fruit.

Serve at:

10 - 12 °C.

Longevity:

03 - 05 years

Producer

Producer

Kaltern Caldaro

From this winery

• Start up year: 1900
• Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
• Bottles produced: 4.000.000
• Hectares: 440

The history of Kellerei Kaltern goes back a long way. It took more than a century for the winery to become what it is and what it represents now: professionalism, passion, a sense of belonging, experience and the highest quality standards.

Today, Kellerei Kaltern is one of the most relevant wineries in South Tyrol. The wine-growing municipality of Kaltern, the best known and best loved in South Tyrol, is proud of its reputation. But Kellerei Kaltern is more than just a special place for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Wine is the great protagonist in the community's life: it has shaped it over the years by giving employment to local people. As a result, the wine fills the inhabitants and farmers with pride. For many, it is a full-time professional commitment pursued with great passion in many different spheres, whether in vineyards, cellars, gastronomy, or commerce.

For Kellerei Kaltern, wine is synonymous with taste and quality thanks to the terroir and the local community, making wines unique.

Kellerei Kaltern plays a vital role in this respect, perfectly reflecting the company philosophy: the unity of purpose and a constant search for quality to spread the spirit, the euphoria, the collective commitment, the wine and, of course, the natural beauty worldwide. Read more

Trentino Alto Adige

Technical Sheet

Name	Caldaro Sauvignon Stern 2024
Type	White green still
Denomination	Alto Adige DOC
Vintage	2024
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Sauvignon
Country	Italy
Region	Trentino Alto Adige
Vendor	Kaltern Caldaro
Story	Sauvignon Blanc was introduced in South Tyrol along with Semillon towards the end of the 19th century. Unlike Semillon, it immediately found itself at home in our land.
Climate	Hilly, southeast-facing vineyard between 450 and 500 m above sea level. Well-sunlit vineyard with considerable temperature variation during the ripening period.
Soil composition	Medium-textured porphyry limestone soil, very mineral.
Cultivation system	Guyot
Yield per hectare	60 hl/ha
Fermentation temperature	16 °C
Wine making	Cold maceration of the destemmed grapes for 10/18 hours, gentle pressing, natural settling of the must, slow fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16 °C (20% in large barrels).
Aging	Maturation on fine lees for 5 months, filtering and bottling in March.
Allergens	Contains sulphites