Quintessenz

Quintessenz Passito DOC 2020

Recycling information, nutritional values & ingredients

Grape varieties

Moscato Giallo

Training Method

Guyot, Pergola

Age of the vines

30 years

Yield

18 hl/ha

Alcohol

13 %

Residual sugar

150 g/l

Acidity

7 g/l

Aging potential

1 - 20 years

Drinking Temperature

12 - 14 °C

This wine contains sulphites.

Details of the location

The fully ripe grapes are harvested and dried in crates before being pressed in March of the following year. 18 liters of must are obtained from 100 kg of fresh grapes. This is followed by several weeks of fermentation, and 24 months of aging in tonneaux and barriques.

From grape to wine

The wine in the glass

− bright golden-yellow
− rich bouquet of fruit, nutmeg, mandarin oranges, and exotic candied fruits
− smooth power on the palate: orange peel and mango, the wine surprises pleasantly with a crisp, clean finish

The perfect accompaniment

Enjoy the Quintessenz Passito as an accompaniment to various desserts or mature blue cheese.

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The origin of this wine

Moscato Giallo is one of the oldest known grape varieties in the world. Its origins likely lie in the eastern Mediterranean or Near East, from where it spread in ancient times via Greece and Italy to Central Europe. In Alto Adige, the variety has been documented since the 19th century.

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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.

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Robert Parker

2019: 94 p.

2017: 95 p.

2016: 96 p.

Bibenda

2020, 2016: 5 Grappoli

2019, 2017: 4 Grappoli

Falstaff

2020: 93 p.

2017: 93 p.

Luca Maroni