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Kalterersee Alto Adige DOC - Kaltern 2024
KalternVernatsch (Schiava/Trollinger) Kalterersee Alto Adige DOC - Kaltern 75 cl 2024
$14.27−10%($19.03/ℓ)
Recommended price: $15.85
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Kaltern
- Name
- Kalterersee Alto Adige DOC - Kaltern
- Variety
- Vernatsch (Schiava/Trollinger)
- Vintage
- 2024
- Gradation
- 12.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- fruity and floral, almond notes
- Vinification method
- traditional red vinification from Vernatsch
- Aging
- drink young; short ageing (months)
- Type of cask
- stainless steel and large wooden casks
- Residual sugars
- dry; low residual sugar (≈2–4 g/l)
- Color
- ruby red, light to medium
- Serving temperature
- 16–18 °C
- Recommended consumption
- drink young; 3–5 years ageing potential
- Pairing
- cured meats, cheeses, pizza, white meats, Mediterranean dishes
- Region
- Alto Adige (South Tyrol)
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- area around Lake Caldaro (Kaltern and nearby municipalities)
- Type
- Dry red wine DOC
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This Kalterersee Alto Adige DOC from producer Kaltern is a red wine with an approachable, relatively light profile. On the nose it can show notes of fresh red fruit, subtle floral hints and a slight herbaceous note that preserves freshness; the aromatic range remains discreet and clean, without excess. On the palate the wine is smooth, with sustained acidity and soft tannins that create a balanced structure, suitable for relatively early drinking. The finish tends toward freshness rather than power, with fruity recalls and a pleasant, unobtrusive persistence.
It pairs well with everyday dishes: cold cuts, simple pasta, white meats and fresh to medium cheeses are suitable partners. It can be served slightly chilled, around 14–16 °C, to emphasize liveliness; allowing a few minutes of aeration can help aromatic expression. For those seeking an easygoing, versatile table wine, it is a concrete, unpretentious option. Store in a cool, stable place.
It pairs well with everyday dishes: cold cuts, simple pasta, white meats and fresh to medium cheeses are suitable partners. It can be served slightly chilled, around 14–16 °C, to emphasize liveliness; allowing a few minutes of aeration can help aromatic expression. For those seeking an easygoing, versatile table wine, it is a concrete, unpretentious option. Store in a cool, stable place.
The winery
Cantina Kaltern / Kellerei Kaltern
Alto Adige / SüdtirolItaly
Winemaking cooperative in Caldaro (Kaltern) on Lake Caldaro, founded in 1900; it brings together many local growers and produces a range of Alto Adige wines, including Goldmuskateller Alto Adige DOC.
The story
Born from the merger of local cellars and officially founded in 1900; it has grown to include several hundred member growers (around 650).
Production philosophy
Promotion of the Lake Caldaro terroir, focus on terroir and sustainability; FAIR'n GREEN certified (since 2018) and organized in quality ranges such as 'Quintessenz' and 'kunst.stück'.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards in the Caldaro/Kaltern area around Lake Caldaro (Alto Adige); cultivated varieties include Goldmuskateller, Vernatsch (Schiava), Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco and other typical Alto Adige varieties.
