Kaltern Caldaro
Chardonnay Saleit 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Matured for five months on the fine lees; 50% aged in tonneaux and large wooden casks; filtered and bottled in March. |
- Denomination and grape: Alto Adige DOC, 100% Chardonnay, 13.5% vol.
- Aromatic notes: hints of pineapple, mango and banana, subtle oak presence with vanilla and butter
- Taste and appearance: Straw yellow, dry, full-bodied and creamy structure, fruity finish.
- Winemaking: 10-18h maceration, partially in oak, aged for 5 months on the fine lees.
- Service and pairings: 8–12°C, with raw seafood, fish and white meats. Longevity 5 years.
Description
What type of wine it is
Kaltern's Caldaro Chardonnay Saleit is a still white wine with the Alto Adige designation that highlights Chardonnay grown at high altitudes. The aromatic profile opens with clear notes of tropical fruits, including pineapple and mango, intertwined with measured nuances of vanilla and butter. On the palate, the wine is dry and enveloping, supported by a creamy texture, enriched by partial fermentation in barrels, which leads towards a persistent and distinctly fruity finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the hillside vineyards around Lake Caldaro, on south and east-facing slopes. Located between 350 and 450 metres above sea level, the vines benefit from a very breezy area, ideal for ensuring the slow ripening of the clusters. The terroir is distinguished by limestone soils enriched with gravel and a clay-sandy matrix, natural elements that give the wine a remarkable structure and a decisive gustatory precision.
How it is produced
The process begins with destemming and a short cold maceration, followed by soft pressing. After the natural decantation of the must, slow fermentation takes place partly in tonneaux and in large wooden barrels. The wine then matures for five months in contact with the fine lees, a step that enriches its tactile consistency and aromatic complexity before final filtration, resulting in a harmonious and well-defined profile.
History and interesting facts
Chardonnay Saleit embodies the essence of Kellerei Kaltern, a historic cooperative winery founded in 1900. This refined white wine comes from well-ventilated vineyards situated between 350 and 450 metres above sea level, overlooking Lake Caldaro. The result of a profound collective dedication, this prestigious label from the Selezioni range is dedicated to those who shun passing fashions in search of solid certainties. The grapes benefit from the unique microclimate and the mountain terroir, transforming the famous South Tyrolean tradition into an authentic and timeless experience.
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 Chardonnay Saleit 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
| Story | History and interesting facts Chardonnay Saleit embodies the essence of Kellerei Kaltern, a historic cooperative winery founded in 1900. This refined white wine comes from well-ventilated vineyards situated between 350 and 450 metres above sea level, overlooking Lake Caldaro. The result of a profound collective dedication, this prestigious label from the Selezioni range is dedicated to those who shun passing fashions in search of solid certainties. The grapes benefit from the unique microclimate and the mountain terroir, transforming the famous South Tyrolean tradition into an authentic and timeless experience. |
| Origin | Vineyards surrounding Lake Caldaro, South Tyrol (BZ), Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous, clayey-sandy soil. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 60 hectolitres per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 degrees Celsius |
| Production technique | Destemming, cold maceration for 10–18 hours, gentle pressing, natural decantation/clarification of the must, slow fermentation at 18 °C (partly in tonneaux and large wooden casks), ageing for 5 months on the fine lees, filtration before bottling. |
| Wine making | Destemming of healthy and ripe grapes, cold maceration for 10–18 hours, gentle pressing, natural settling/clarification of the must, slow fermentation at 18 °C (partly in tonneaux and large wooden casks), ageing for 5 months on the fine lees, filtration before bottling (bottled in March). |
| Aging | Matured for five months on the fine lees; 50% aged in tonneaux and large wooden casks; filtered and bottled in March. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Year production | 40000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |