Kaltern Caldaro
Lason Merlot Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Merlot Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in barriques (one quarter new), with light filtration before bottling. |
- Grape variety and vintage: Merlot Riserva 2022 Alto Adige DOC, 14% vol, 0.75 L
- Vineyards: Southern hills between 250-350m, alluvial clay soils and warm microclimate
- Vinification: Maceration for 2 weeks at 28°C, malolactic fermentation, 12 months in barrique
- Aromatic profile: Notes of blackberry and morello cherry, small red fruits, star anise and eucalyptus
- Serving: Rounded taste and fruity finish; decant for 1 hour and serve at 16–18°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Lasón Merlot Riserva by Kellerei Kaltern is a still red wine that elegantly interprets the character of the Alto Adige region. Made from Merlot grapes, it stands out for its intense and bright ruby colour. On the nose, it offers an enveloping profile, where notes of blackberry, black cherry and small red fruits stand out, enhanced by hints of liquorice, star anise and eucalyptus. On the palate, it reveals a medium body, supported by perfectly balanced tannins that enhance its pleasantness. The finish is characterised by a return of sweet fruit, making it the ideal companion for dark meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from south-facing hillside vineyards, located in a natural basin between 250 and 350 metres above sea level. The area surrounding Lake Caldaro benefits from a very warm and mild microclimate, an essential condition for the full ripening of the grapes. The vines sink their roots into alluvial and clay soils, rich in silt and gravel. This specific soil composition gives the wine a balanced structure and a refined aromatic complexity.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a two-week fermentation on the skins, aimed at carefully extracting colour and structure. This is followed by malolactic fermentation, which is fundamental for giving the sip greater roundness and harmony. Ageing continues for twelve months in barrels, partly new, allowing the wine to evolve while maintaining the integrity of the fruit's identity. A light filtration precedes the final stage, safeguarding the most authentic and pure expression of the grape variety.
History and Curiosities
The Lasón Merlot Riserva embodies the excellence of Kellerei Kaltern, a historic winery founded in 1900. Produced in a prestigious edition of twenty thousand bottles, this masterpiece combines traditional craftsmanship with pure passion. The grapes ripen on the picturesque shores of Lake Caldaro, favoured by a mild microclimate that imparts enveloping aromas and great elegance to the wine. Thanks to rigorous sustainable viticulture certified FAIR’N GREEN, the company creates a unique tasting experience, fully honouring the magnificent terroir of Alto Adige.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 4.000.000
- Hectares: 440
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| Name | Caldaro Lason Merlot Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Lasón Merlot Riserva embodies the excellence of Kellerei Kaltern, a historic winery founded in 1900. Produced in a prestigious edition of twenty thousand bottles, this masterpiece combines traditional craftsmanship with pure passion. The grapes ripen on the picturesque shores of Lake Caldaro, favoured by a mild microclimate that imparts enveloping aromas and great elegance to the wine. Thanks to rigorous sustainable viticulture certified FAIR’N GREEN, the company creates a unique tasting experience, fully honouring the magnificent terroir of Alto Adige. |
| Origin | Caldaro (Bolzano) |
| Climate | Very hot microclimate |
| Soil composition | Clayey alluvial soil |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 6,000 kg per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 2 weeks |
| Production technique | Fermentation on the skins for 2 weeks at 28°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and maturation for 12 months in barriques, with light filtration before bottling. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in red with 2 weeks of maceration at 28°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and maturation for 12 months in barriques (one quarter new), with light filtration before bottling. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in barriques (one quarter new), with light filtration before bottling. |
| Total acidity | 4.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.5 gr/L |
| Year production | 20000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |