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Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC 'Quintessenz' 2019 (750 ml.) Cantina di Caldaro Kaltern
Sauvignon Blanc 'Quintessenz' by Kellerei Kaltern is a refined and aromatic wine. It is part of the Kaltern high-end line, one of the most important and representative realities of the South Tyrolean territory. The vineyards are located in Pianizza di Sopra in the province of Bolzano, on the hills surrounding Lake Caldaro. It ages in wood for a period of about 10 months, before being bottled. Intense aromas of yellow and white fruit, including peach and apple, aromas of gooseberry and exotic fruit, floral notes and mineral scents, memories of balsamic herbs and spices. Structured, soft and fine, excellent freshness and intense minerality with a pleasant persistence in the finish. Excellent accompaniment to fish dishes, white meats, risottos and aged cheeses.
- Product Category
- White Wine
- Denomination
- Alto Adige DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- sauvignon blanc
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2019
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- IT - South Tyrol
- Alcohol Content
- 14% vol.
- Operating Temperature
- 12° - 14° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Calyx thin long-stemmed
- Collections
- Kaltern - Quintessenz
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Fish plates, White Meat, Rice & Risotto, 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-QUINTESSENZ-SAUVIGNON-2019
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Kaltern Cantina di Caldaro
In the heart of the enchanting Trentino-Alto Adige, where the mountains embrace the sky and the vines gracefully climb the slopes, stands 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 give life to mountain wines that speak of ancient traditions and the territory that hosts them. The winery has carved out a place of honor in the wine scene thanks to its ability to blend respect for nature with unparalleled artisanal precision.
The rolling hills surrounding Caldaro offer a unique terroir, where the Schiava, Lagrein and Gewürztraminer vines find their ideal habitat. Here, each bunch ripens slowly, cradled by the fresh winds and generous sun, until it is ready to be transformed into divine nectar. The DOC Alto Adige designation guarantees that each bottle contains the very essence of these places, elegantly expressing the peculiarities of each grape variety.
The winery is particularly renowned for its main labels, such as Quintessenz and Pinot Bianco, wines that best represent the philosophy of Kaltern. Quintessenz, with its complex structure and intense aromas, is a tribute to the Alto Adige winemaking tradition, while 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 of 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 fascinated by the magic of the mountain wines signed Kaltern.
Address:
Kellereistraße, 12 - 39052 Kaltern, Südtirol, Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino (BZ), Italy
Color: bright golden yellow
Bouquet: intense and delicate hints of yellow fruits, tropical references, minerals and balsamic notes
Taste: creamy, structured and elegant, fresh, salty finish.
- Bibenda 4/4
- Gault&Millau 4/4
- Italian Wine Competition Gold
- Doctor Wine 95/100
- Luca Maroni 95/100
- Decanter 95/100
- James Suckling 94/100
- The Wine Journal 94/100
- Robert Parker 93/100
- Falstaff 93/100
- Vinum 90/100
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THE WINE
Sauvignon Blanc 'Quintessenz' by Kellerei Kaltern is a refined and aromatic wine. It is part of the Kaltern high-end line, one of the most important and representative realities of the South Tyrolean territory. The vineyards are located in Pianizza di Sopra in the province of Bolzano, on the hills surrounding Lake Caldaro. It ages in wood for a period of about 10 months, before being bottled. Intense aromas of yellow and white fruit, including peach and apple, aromas of gooseberry and exotic fruit, floral notes and mineral scents, memories of balsamic herbs and spices. Structured, soft and fine, excellent freshness and intense minerality with a pleasant persistence in the finish. Excellent accompaniment to fish dishes, white meats, risottos and aged cheeses.
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.