Kaltern Caldaro
Caldaro Pinot Nero Riserva Saltner 2022
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | This is followed by malolactic fermentation and a 12-month aging in barriques. The wine is lightly filtered before bottling. |
Awards
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2022
93/100
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 4.000.000
- Hectares: 440
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| Name | Caldaro Pinot Nero Riserva Saltner 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
| Climate | The vineyards extend over south-east to north-east and west-facing sites, between 400 and 550 meters above sea level. They are well ventilated and benefit from low night-time temperatures during the ripening period. |
| Soil composition | The soil consists of mineral marl on limestone gravel. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 °C |
| Wine making | Carefully selected ripe grapes ferment in a wooden vat at 25 °C with a twoweek maceration period. |
| Aging | This is followed by malolactic fermentation and a 12-month aging in barriques. The wine is lightly filtered before bottling. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |