Kaltern Caldaro
Chardonnay 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged for 3 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Chardonnay, dry white, still, with a full and lively profile
- Origin Alto Adige DOC: vineyards located near Lake Caldaro, altitude 350–450 metres
- Vinification: whole bunch pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18–20 °C
- Ageing in steel: matured for 3 months on fine lees for greater body and complexity
- Details and pairings: vintage 2025, 13% vol, 0.75 l bottle; ideal with fish and starters
Description
What kind of wine it is
This dry white is an authentic expression of the region, made from Chardonnay grapes. Produced by Kaltern, it stands out for its full and bold style, while maintaining a fresh and lively character. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow colour that hints at a fruity aromatic profile, with prominent notes of Williams pear and white flowers. On the palate, the Chardonnay reveals a marked minerality and an enveloping structure, offering a long and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this label are grown in the hillside vineyards surrounding Lake Caldaro, situated between 350 and 450 metres above sea level. The slopes, facing south and east, benefit from a mild climate and around three hundred days of sunshine per year, ensuring optimal ripening. The soils are characterised by a clay and limestone matrix, well-drained and able to retain heat, giving the wine its distinctive savoury character. This historic area of South Tyrol fully enhances the varietal characteristics, allowing for a defined structure and a clear freshness from the very first sip.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest of the bunches, selected at perfect ripeness. In the winery, the whole grapes are pressed, followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature, which is essential to preserve the purity of the varietal aromas. Afterwards, the wine undergoes maturation in steel for about three months in direct contact with the fine lees. This resting period gives greater volume and complexity to the palate, while maintaining the natural liveliness of the fruit and aromatic clarity.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1900, the Kaltern Caldaro winery brings together the dedication of 650 families committed to cultivating beautiful vineyards around Lake Caldaro. In South Tyrol, Chardonnay boasts a history spanning 150 years, although in the past it was often mistaken for Pinot Bianco due to their great similarity. Under the guidance of oenologist Thomas Scarizuola, the grapes ripen in a terroir blessed with 300 days of sunshine a year, resulting in an outstanding wine from the Klassik Line. Sustainable production is certified by the FAIR’N GREEN certification.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 4.000.000
- Hectares: 440
Today, Kellerei Kaltern is one of the most relevant wineries in South Tyrol. The wine-growing municipality of Kaltern, the best known and best loved in South Tyrol, is proud of its reputation. But Kellerei Kaltern is more than just a special place for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Wine is the great protagonist in the community's life: it has shaped it over the years by giving employment to local people. As a result, the wine fills the inhabitants and farmers with pride. For many, it is a full-time professional commitment pursued with great passion in many different spheres, whether in vineyards, cellars, gastronomy, or commerce.
For Kellerei Kaltern, wine is synonymous with taste and quality thanks to the terroir and the local community, making wines unique.
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| Name | Caldaro Chardonnay 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1900, the Kaltern Caldaro winery brings together the dedication of 650 families committed to cultivating beautiful vineyards around Lake Caldaro. In South Tyrol, Chardonnay boasts a history spanning 150 years, although in the past it was often mistaken for Pinot Bianco due to their great similarity. Under the guidance of oenologist Thomas Scarizuola, the grapes ripen in a terroir blessed with 300 days of sunshine a year, resulting in an outstanding wine from the Klassik Line. Sustainable production is certified by the FAIR’N GREEN certification. |
| Origin | Vineyards on the hills around Lake Caldaro, in South Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige), Italy |
| Climate | Mild climate with many hours of sunshine |
| Soil composition | Clay and calcareous soil, which retains heat and is well drained |
| Cultivation system | Guyot and pergola |
| Yield per hectare | 70 hl/ha |
| Harvest | First grapes harvested in the last week of August; harvest concluded in mid-October; manual harvesting |
| Fermentation temperature | 18–20 °C |
| Production technique | Whole grape pressing; temperature-controlled fermentation (18–20 °C); ageing on fine lees in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | Pressing of whole grapes harvested when ripe and perfectly healthy; fermentation at a controlled temperature (18–20 °C); ageing for 3–4 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | Aged for 3 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks. |
| Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |