Kaltern Caldaro
Gewurztraminer 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Traminer Aromatico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Aging | Ageing on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 3 months |
- Origin and vintage: Alto Adige DOC, Caldaro; Gewürztraminer 2025
- Aromas: rose petals, lychee and pineapple with light spicy notes
- On the palate: full and creamy, round and velvety; long aromatic finish
- Vinification: late harvest, 12 hours cold maceration; 3 months on fine lees
- Serving and pairings: 11–13 °C; spicy Asian cuisine, shellfish, mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Kaltern's Caldaro Gewurztraminer is a still white wine with a Denomination of Controlled Origin that precisely expresses the aromatic character of Alto Adige. Made from Gewürztraminer grapes and matured in steel, it stands out for its full body and creamy texture that envelops the palate, supported by a pleasant fruity sweetness. The bouquet is clear and varietal, characterised by notes of rose petals, lychee and pineapple, enriched by delicate spicy nuances. On the palate, it is round and velvety, finishing with a long aromatic persistence ideal for accompanying spicy dishes, mature cheeses and shellfish.
Where it comes from
This Gewürztraminer originates in Alto Adige, on the hillside slopes of Caldaro, in an area historically suited to this variety. The vineyards benefit from south and east exposure, at an altitude between 350 and 450 metres, conditions that allow for full ripening of the grapes. The vines sink their roots into well-drained soils, composed of calcareous clay and silty gravel. The soil's ability to retain heat encourages the development of a pronounced aromatic concentration, giving the wine its typical structure and a clear territorial identity.
How it is produced
The process begins with a late harvest of perfectly ripe bunches. After destemming, the must undergoes a cold maceration for twelve hours, essential for gently extracting the aromas from the skins. Following gentle pressing and natural settling, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature to preserve the grape's primary aromas. The process concludes with maturation in steel on fine lees for three months. This careful management ensures the typical smoothness on the palate and gives the wine an intense straw-yellow colour.
History and Curiosities
The name Gewürztraminer pays tribute to the historical roots of Termeno, a South Tyrolean village where this noble variety has been mentioned since the 14th century. The grape boasts a centuries-old and prestigious tradition in the Alto Adige DOC, a region that enhances its enveloping intensity. The fine wines from the Kaltern winery have always delighted the most discerning palates, to the extent that they were historically served at the Imperial Court of Vienna. A legacy of excellence confirmed over time, as evidenced by the Best Buy award from Wine & Spirits magazine.
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 Gewurztraminer 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name Gewürztraminer pays tribute to the historical roots of Termeno, a South Tyrolean village where this noble variety has been mentioned since the 14th century. The grape boasts a centuries-old and prestigious tradition in the Alto Adige DOC, a region that enhances its enveloping intensity. The fine wines from the Kaltern winery have always delighted the most discerning palates, to the extent that they were historically served at the Imperial Court of Vienna. A legacy of excellence confirmed over time, as evidenced by the Best Buy award from Wine & Spirits magazine. |
| Origin | Caldaro (Bolzano), Alto Adige |
| Climate | Altitude: 300-450 m a.s.l. Exposure: South, East. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous clay and silty gravel; warm and well-drained soil |
| Cultivation system | Guyot and pergola |
| Yield per hectare | 60 hl/ha |
| Harvest | Late harvest |
| Fermentation temperature | 18–20 °C |
| Production technique | Late harvest; destemming; cold maceration for 12 hours; gentle pressing; natural decantation; fermentation at controlled temperature; ageing on fine lees in steel tanks for 3 months. |
| Wine making | Late harvest of particularly ripe and healthy grapes; destemming; cold maceration at 10°C for 12 hours; gentle pressing; natural settling of the must; fermentation at controlled temperature (18–20°C); ageing on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 3 months. |
| Aging | Ageing on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 3 months |
| Total acidity | 4.8 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 5.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |