Grape varieties

Sauvignon

Training Method

Guyot

Age of the vines

20 years

Yield

45 hl/ha

Alcohol

14 %

Residual sugar

1.5 g/l

Acidity

6.1 g/l

Aging potential

1 - 13 years

Drinking Temperature

12 - 14 °C

This wine contains sulphites.

Details of the location

The grapes come from an eastern slope at 500 m above sea level. The soil consists of loamy limestone gravel with porphyry and granite and therefore has a high silicate content.

From grape to wine

The whole grapes are pressed, followed by natural sedimentation to remove impurities. The wine then matures for 11 months in large wooden barrels with continuous bâtonnage. Finally, the wine matures for an additional four months in stainless steel tanks on the fine lees.

The wine in the glass

− golden yellow with hints of green
− fruit reminiscent of ripe gooseberries, apples and peaches
− juicy, with elegant fruit on the palate, mineral notes and a smooth finish

The perfect accompaniment

Quintessenz Sauvignon is an excellent pairing for asparagus dishes, braised fish, herb-crusted roast lamb and mature goat‘s cheese.
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The origin of this wine

Sauvignon Blanc was introduced to Alto Adige at the end of the 19th century, together with Sémillon. Unlike Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc successfully established itself in the region and is now an integral part of Alto Adige’s wine landscape.
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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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Doctor Wine

2023: 95 p. Faccino

2022, 2021: 94 p.

2019: 95 p.

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Luca Maroni

2021, 2019, 2018 : 95 p.

2022, 2020: 94 p.

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Eros Teboni – The Wine Journal

2022: 93 p.

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Decanter

2022: 93 p. Silver

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Wow

2022: Gold

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Winemag

2022: 94 p.

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Robert Parker

2021, 2019: 93 p.

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Kerin O' Keefe

2023: 93 p.

2022: 93 p.

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Vini di Veronelli

2022: 93 p.

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James Suckling

2023: 93 p.

2022, 2019: 94 p.

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Bibenda

2020: 5 Grappoli

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Falstaff

2023: 93 p.

2022-2019: 93 p.

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Gambero Rosso

2023: 2 Bicchieri

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