Description
Why keep it for aperitif time? Succulent fruit and endless persistence on the palate make Chardonnay the ideal companion for lunch with friends.

Color

Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C.
Longevity:
03 - 05 years

- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Andrea Moser
- Bottles produced: 3.500.000
- Hectares: 450
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


Name | Caldaro Chardonnay 2024 |
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Type | White green still |
Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
Vintage | 2024 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
Story | For a long time, no distinction was made between the grape varieties Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay, as the differences are difficult for the eye to detect. Chardonnay has been cultivated in Alto Adige for about 150 years and is now one of the leading white wine varieties. |
Climate | Steep, sloping south- and east-facing vineyards at 350 – 450 meters above sea level. |
Soil composition | Loamy, chalky gravel, heat-retaining and well-drained. |
Cultivation system | Wire-trained + Pergola |
Yield per hectare | 70 hl/ha |
Fermentation temperature | 18 °C |
Wine making | Whole-cluster pressing of ripe, healthy grapes, fermentation at a temperature of 18 °C. |
Aging | 3-month ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel. |
Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
Residual sugar | 2.5 gr/L |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |