With the 8th edition of the kunst.stück project, Cantina Kaltern launches its international label competition dedicated to the 2022 vintage.
Since 2014, each year a grape variety – or, as in this edition, a special cuvée – is selected for having particularly impressed the Kellermeister with its outstanding quality. The resulting wine is bottled in a limited edition and presented with an artistic label chosen through an open competition.
For 2022, the focus is on a cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The wine is currently ageing in the cellar and will be released in October 2026 as Cabernet-Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2022.
We are looking for the artistic label that will define this edition.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are two internationally significant grape varieties, each defined by a distinct origin, identity and expressive strength. Brought together, their different qualities enter into dialogue, forming a balanced whole in which structure, depth and harmony come to the fore. This interplay between individuality and union lies at the heart of the theme “Strength in origin. United in harmony.” and invites artistic interpretation for the label.
The competition is open to artists and designers residing in the European Union and Switzerland.
Submission period:
March 2 – April 15, 2026 (11:59 PM CET)
Entries must be submitted exclusively via the following form:
https://kellereikaltern.typeform.com/kunststueck2022
(activated at the start of the competition)
The official label template (including format specifications) is available for download here:
Download kunst.stück 2022 label template
All designs must be created using this official template and comply with the technical specifications.
After the submission deadline, an internal jury will select several designs to be published on www.kellereikaltern.com for online voting. The community will determine the winning label.
Announcement of the winner: June 18, 2026
The winning design will be produced as the final printed label for the kunst.stück 2022 bottles.
The winner will receive a prize of €1,000 and will also be given the opportunity to exhibit additional works at the winecenter in Kaltern – the winery’s vinotheque and contemporary exhibition space.
Full details regarding eligibility, technical requirements, usage rights and the competition process are outlined in the official terms and conditions:
kunst.stück 2022 Terms & Conditions (German)
kunst.stück 2022 Terms & Conditions (Italian)
kunst.stück brings together wine and contemporary art. Since 2014, the following editions have been realised:
• Pinot Bianco 2014
• Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva 2015
• Kalterersee Classico Superiore 2016
• Merlot Riserva 2018
• Pinot Grigio 2019
• Lagrein Riserva DOC 2020
• Vernatsch DOC 2023
Over the years, more than 2,000 artistic submissions from eight countries have been received.
With the 2022 edition, this dialogue between origin, craftsmanship and artistic interpretation continues – inviting artists and designers to give this cuvée a distinctive visual identity.
