The winery
Cantina Kaltern (Kellerei Kaltern)
The Caldaro (Kaltern) winemaking cooperative, which represents the entire wine community of Lake Caldaro, is known for its Schiava/Kalterersee-based wines and the Quintessenz range.
- South Tyrol (Alto Adige) / Trentino-Alto Adige · Italy
- Since 1900
- 20 products
The story
The winery traces its roots to the early 20th century: the company’s history began with cooperatives and small local wineries founded around 1900 and, through mergers over the course of the 20th century and in 2016, became the present-day Cantina Kaltern, which brings together hundreds of members and manages the vineyards around the lake.
Production philosophy
Collective production and connection to the territory: the cooperative values the work of its members, seeks quality and typicity linked to the lake's microclimate and the varying exposures of the vineyards, and focuses on sustainability in managing the vineyard landscape.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards are spread around Lago di Caldaro, on alternating porphyritic and calcareous soils, with varied exposures and altitudes ranging from approximately 200 to 850 meters. An Alpine–Mediterranean influenced climate favors both aromatic white varieties and elegant reds.
Awards and recognition
Awarded and reviewed wines by national and international guides and competitions.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Vernatsch (Schiava)
- Lagrein
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Bianco
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir)
- Hectares
- 420.0
What makes it distinctive
- Cooperative that brings together over 500 members.
- Approximately 420 hectares of vineyards in the Caldaro / Kaltern area.
- Strong regional identity centered on the Kalterersee.
- Vineyards at 200–850 m above sea level; alpine–Mediterranean climate and porphyritic and calcareous soils.
- Commitment to sustainability.
- The Quintessenz line and wines such as Stern Sauvignon and Campaner/Cabernet were cited among the leading award-winning products.
