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Alto Adige Merlot DOC Riserva 'Lason' 2020 (750 ml.) Cantina di Caldaro Kaltern
Merlot Reserve 'Lasòn' by Kellerei Kaltern is a red wine rich in fruit and nuances. It is part of the Le Selezioni line which includes wines with a representative character of their terroir. Obtained from hand-picked grapes of the best quality, matured in historic vineyards with low-yielding ancient plants. Merlot in purity, it ages 12 months in barriques and tonneaux. Bouquet and taste are reminiscent of eucalyptus, mint, star anise and mugwort, a well-made Merlot. Round red, with well integrated tannins, pleasant to drink, with an explosive fruit finish. A more than excellent Merlot, perfect with game dishes.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Alto Adige DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- merlot
- Aging Class
- Reserve
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2020
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- IT - South Tyrol
- Alcohol Content
- 14% vol.
- Operating Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem.
- Collections
- Kaltern - Selections
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Game, Aged Cheeses
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
KLT-LASON-2020
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Kaltern Cantina di Caldaro
In the heart of the picturesque Trentino-Alto Adige, where the mountains embrace the sky and the vines gracefully climb the slopes, lies the famous Kaltern Cantina di Caldaro. This historic cooperative is not only a symbol of quality but also an example of how shared passion can create mountain wines that speak of ancient traditions and the territory that hosts them. The winery has carved out an honored place in the wine scene thanks to its ability to blend respect for nature with unparalleled artisanal precision.
The gentle hills surrounding Caldaro offer a unique terroir, where the vines of Schiava, Lagrein, and Gewürztraminer find their ideal habitat. Here, each bunch matures slowly, cradled by the cool winds and generous sun, until it is ready to be transformed into divine nectar. The DOC Alto Adige designation ensures that each bottle encapsulates the very essence of these places, elegantly expressing the characteristics of each grape variety.
The winery is particularly renowned for its flagship labels, such as the Quintessenz and the Pinot Bianco, wines that best represent the philosophy of Kaltern. The Quintessenz, with its complex structure and intense aromas, is a tribute to the winemaking tradition of South Tyrol, while the Pinot Bianco surprises with its freshness and refined acidity, telling of a territory that knows how to combine strength and delicacy.
Every sip of the wines from Kaltern Cantina di Caldaro is an invitation to explore a world of flavors and emotions, a journey through the majestic peaks of Trentino-Alto Adige and its enchanted valleys. Discover the excellence of these labels on Vino45 and let yourself be captivated by the magic of mountain wines crafted by Kaltern.
Address:
Kellereistraße, 12 - 39052 Kaltern, Alto Adige, Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino (BZ), Italy
Color: intense ruby red
Bouquet: hints of small and ripe red berries, references to eucalyptus and star anise
Taste: round, well integrated into the tannic texture, long persistence, fruity aftertaste.
- James Suckling 92/100
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THE WINE
Merlot Reserve 'Lasòn' by Kellerei Kaltern is a red wine rich in fruit and nuances. It is part of the Le Selezioni line which includes wines with a representative character of their terroir. Obtained from hand-picked grapes of the best quality, matured in historic vineyards with low-yielding ancient plants. Merlot in purity, it ages 12 months in barriques and tonneaux. Bouquet and taste are reminiscent of eucalyptus, mint, star anise and mugwort, a well-made Merlot. Round red, with well integrated tannins, pleasant to drink, with an explosive fruit finish. A more than excellent Merlot, perfect with game dishes.
THE COMPANY
Cantina Kaltern is a historic cooperative that represents the entire municipality and its wine producers. It is the mouthpiece of the wines that are born near Lake Caldaro and, in particular, of the Kalterersee (Schiava) variety. These are typical bottles produced by a large community with sensitivity, passion and competence: fine, complex and wonderfully simple to love. The winery, which has its roots in the distant 1900s, took more than a century to become what it is now and what it represents: professionalism, passion, sense of belonging, experience and high quality standards. Today it is one of the most important realities in South Tyrol and the wine community of Caldaro itself, the best known and most loved in the region, is proud of its fame. In this small patch of land, wine is the great protagonist of the life of the community: it has given and still gives work, fills the inhabitants and farmers with pride and is a full-time professional commitment for many inhabitants, pursued with great passion in many areas. different, whether in the vineyards, in the cellar, in the gastronomy or in the trade.
The Kaltern Winery is a large family that has 650 winegrowing members, most of whom own less than one hectare of land (on average 0.7 hectares, which correspond to a football field), for a total of 450 hectares. They are winemakers out of passion and love, who earn their living exercising other professions and delight in the art of winemaking during their free time. Part of Kaltern's striking charm certainly comes from this.
Cantina Kaltern wines come from the oldest DOC area of South Tyrol and mature in the best soils surrounding Lake Caldaro. They are the result of great sensitivity, passion, and the use of cutting-edge techniques. There are three quality lines: Quintessenz - The most important line, born from the best vineyards on the property. Selection - from carefully chosen vineyards to bring a world of sensations to the glass. Classics - express the most authentic character of the territory and of the grapes. Let yourself be captivated by the wines of Lake Caldaro that express the most carefree joy of drinking.