Quintessenz

Quintessenz Kalterersee Classico Superiore DOC 2024

Recycling information, nutritional values & ingredients

Grape varieties

Schiava

Training Method

Pergola, Guyot

Age of the vines

30 – 70 years

Yield

55 hl/ha

Alcohol

13 %

Residual sugar

2 g/l

Acidity

5 g/l

Aging potential

1 - 6 years

Drinking Temperature

13 – 15 °C

This wine contains sulphites.

Details of the location

The selected vineyards with historic vines lie between 230 and 350 meters above sea level. The soil consists of heat-retaining, loamy limestone gravel with a sandy layer.

From grape to wine

Fermentation occurs at 24 °C with a 12-day maceration period. This is followed by malolactic fermentation and 6 months of aging on the fine lees, both in stainless steel and large wooden barrels.

The wine in the glass

− brilliant, deep ruby red
− fruit-dominant nose with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, accented by a hint of bitter almonds
− full, soft structure, pleasant, elegant tannins give the wine length, finishing with a lingering echo of ripe fruit

The perfect accompaniment

An extremely versatile food companion that not only pairs perfectly with traditional Alto Adige cold cuts, but also with classic Italian dishes such as spaghetti all‘Amatriciana or pizza. It also pairs well with white meat, grilled fish, and vegetables. Best enjoyed slightly chilled.

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The origin of this wine

The Kalterersee for us is both reference and identification point: Firstly, there is a large part of our vineyards around the lake, which bear, just as our winery, the name of the village Caldaro. On the other hand also the wine, that is produced from the Vernatsch grapes from the vineyards around the lake, is called „Kalterersee“.

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Awards

Each year, the wines of Cantina Kaltern are reviewed and awarded by leading national and international wine guides and critics. These accolades serve as a seal of quality and authenticity, reinforcing the strong reputation of our wines within the global wine community.

Find out more about the awards

Gambero Rosso

2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020: 3 Bicchieri

The Wine Hunter

2023: Gold

Doctor Wine

2024: 93 p.

2023: 95 p. Faccino

Eros Teboni – The Wine Journal

2023: 94 p.

Falstaff

2024, 2023: 93 p.