Kaltern Caldaro
Spumante Brut Nature 2021
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Spumante |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation and maturation in the bottle on the lees (sur lies) for 48 months; disgorgement with zero dosage. |
- Traditional method: Brut Nature Sparkling Wine Alto Adige DOC, 0.75 l, 13% vol
- Grape variety: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from vineyards at 600 m facing east
- Ageing: 48 months on the lees in the bottle and disgorged with zero dosage
- Tasting notes: fine perlage, hints of white flowers and citrus fruits; persistent and harmonious finish
- Serving and pairings: serving temperature 6-8 °C, ideal with fish and shellfish starters
Description
What kind of wine it is
Kaltern Alto Adige Spumante Brut Nature is a Traditional Method sparkling wine with zero dosage, blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in an exceptionally clean cuvée. It appears a brilliant golden colour, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it reveals a refined bouquet of white flowers, fresh citrus and crisp notes of dried fruit. On the palate, it stands out for its taut entry, marked by vibrant minerality and pronounced savouriness. The lively freshness accompanies a long, harmonious finish, making it ideal for pairing with elegant seafood starters and shellfish dishes.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown around Caldaro, in the heart of the Alto Adige production area. The vineyards are located at the foot of the Mendola Pass, at an altitude of around six hundred metres, enjoying a privileged eastern exposure that promotes balanced ripening of the grapes. The terroir is characterised by soils rich in dolomitic limestone, which impart a pronounced mineral identity and a distinct saline note to the wine. The alpine environment creates the perfect microclimate for the carefully selected varieties cultivated by Kaltern.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with gentle pressing to extract only the free-run juice. Primary fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, split between stainless steel tanks and wooden barrels to enrich the base wine with elegant nuances. After bottling, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation and a slow 48-month maturation on the lees, an essential step for developing its structure and complexity. Disgorgement is carried out in Brut Nature style, without the addition of any dosage syrup, to offer a pure, linear sip that remains true to the character of mountain viticulture.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1900, the Kellerei Kaltern winery produces this fine sparkling wine at the foot of the Mendola Pass, where the altitude of 600 metres and the dolomitic limestone soils impart an Alpine character to the wine. Under the guidance of oenologist Thomas Scarizuola, the grapes, grown with an eastern exposure, are carefully fermented in both steel and tonneaux. The charm of this Traditional Method lies in the patient maturation for 48 months on the lees, completed by a zero dosage disgorgement that releases a vibrant purity and an unparalleled elegance on the palate.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 4.000.000
- Hectares: 440
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.
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| Name | Caldaro Spumante Brut Nature 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1900, the Kellerei Kaltern winery produces this fine sparkling wine at the foot of the Mendola Pass, where the altitude of 600 metres and the dolomitic limestone soils impart an Alpine character to the wine. Under the guidance of oenologist Thomas Scarizuola, the grapes, grown with an eastern exposure, are carefully fermented in both steel and tonneaux. The charm of this Traditional Method lies in the patient maturation for 48 months on the lees, completed by a zero dosage disgorgement that releases a vibrant purity and an unparalleled elegance on the palate. |
| Origin | Caldaro (BZ) |
| Soil composition | Dolomitic limestone |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 7,500 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation | 48 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of whole grapes with strict separation of the free-run must; fermentation at controlled temperature (80% in stainless steel, 20% in tonneaux); second fermentation and maturation in bottle on the lees for 48 months; disgorgement with zero dosage. |
| Aging | Secondary fermentation and maturation in the bottle on the lees (sur lies) for 48 months; disgorgement with zero dosage. |
| Total acidity | 6.2 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.7 gr/L |
| Year production | 4000000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |