Kaltern Caldaro
Pinot Grigio Soll 2024
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pinot Grigio |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | Maturation on fine lees for 5 months; partial ageing in large wooden casks (10–50% for 5 months), partly in tonneaux; partial ageing in stainless steel. |
- Aromatic profile: notes of ripe pear, white melon, toasted almond and a hint of vanilla
- Taste and style: dry character, mineral freshness, creamy palate and prolonged persistence
- Vinification: gentle pressing of whole bunches, slow fermentation at 18°C
- Ageing: 5 months on fine lees, partly in wood and partly in steel, bottled in March
- Pairings: seafood starters, shellfish, mushroom risottos, baked or grilled fish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pinot Grigio Soll from Cantina di Caldaro is a white wine with a clear profile, characterised by a fresh and mineral style. The bouquet offers fragrant notes of ripe pear, white melon and toasted almonds, with subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, it reveals a creamy structure, perfectly balanced by a lively freshness that ensures a long finish. This Pinot Grigio pairs beautifully with delicate seafood starters, shellfish, mushroom risottos and fish-based dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from historic low-yield vineyards, located in the renowned Alto Adige area. The vines grow on north-east facing hillsides, at an altitude between 250 and 300 metres. The area is characterised by soils rich in calcareous clay and gravel, which impart a pronounced mineral character to the wine, influenced by the proximity of the lake. The temperature variation between warm days and cool, breezy nights encourages excellent aromatic development.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with gentle whole-bunch pressing of hand-selected grapes. This is followed by a slow fermentation at controlled temperature, carried out partly in steel and partly in large wooden barrels and tonneaux. The wine continues to mature on the fine lees for five months, a crucial stage that enhances aromatic complexity and gives fullness to the palate. After careful filtration, bottling takes place.
History and Curiosities
Also known as Ruländer, Pinot Grigio represents the pinnacle of white wines from Alto Adige, masterfully interpreted by the historic Cantina di Caldaro. The Soll selection originates from historic low-yield vineyards, which benefit from an excellent temperature range between warm days and cool nights. The influence of the nearby lake imparts an elegant mineral character to the wine. Under the guidance of Thomas Scarizuola, this production expresses an extraordinary structure balanced by vibrant freshness, celebrating the mountain winemaking tradition.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 4.000.000
- Hectares: 440
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| Name | Caldaro Pinot Grigio Soll 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
| Story | History and Curiosities Also known as Ruländer, Pinot Grigio represents the pinnacle of white wines from Alto Adige, masterfully interpreted by the historic Cantina di Caldaro. The Soll selection originates from historic low-yield vineyards, which benefit from an excellent temperature range between warm days and cool nights. The influence of the nearby lake imparts an elegant mineral character to the wine. Under the guidance of Thomas Scarizuola, this production expresses an extraordinary structure balanced by vibrant freshness, celebrating the mountain winemaking tradition. |
| Origin | Caldaro (Kaltern), Alto Adige (South Tyrol), Italy |
| Climate | Hilly facing north-east, 250–300 m a.s.l.; warm days, cool nights, constant ventilation |
| Soil composition | Calcareous clay soil |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 °C |
| Production technique | Soft whole-bunch pressing; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature (18 °C) partially in large wooden barrels/tonneaux; maturation on fine lees for 5 months; partial ageing in steel; filtration and bottling in March |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of whole, ripe and healthy grapes; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature (18 °C), partly in large wooden barrels or tonneaux; maturation on fine lees for 5 months; filtration and bottling in March. |
| Aging | Maturation on fine lees for 5 months; partial ageing in large wooden casks (10–50% for 5 months), partly in tonneaux; partial ageing in stainless steel. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.5 gr/L |
| Year production | 25000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |