Description
A glass of this Merlot will take you to Kaltern quicker than a GPS navigator. This Merlot wine is impressive for its absinthe and mint-themed freshness. It leaves no room for doubt about its quality!

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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour

- 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 Lason Merlot Riserva 2021 |
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Type | Red green still |
Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
Vintage | 2021 |
Size | 0,75 l |
Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
Origin | Kaltern (Bolzano/Bozen). |
Climate | Altitude: 250 – 350 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South. The microclimate is very warm. |
Soil composition | Clayey alluvial. |
Cultivation system | Guyot. |
Yield per hectare | 6,000 kg/hectare. |
Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
Fermentation | 2 weeks. |
Wine making | Fermentation in red with 2 weeks of maceration at 28°C. |
Aging | Followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months in barriques, of which 1/4 are new. Light filtration before bottling. |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |