Kaltern Caldaro
Pinot Grigio Soll 2025
Other years:
2024| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pinot Grigio |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | Maturation on fine lees for 5 months; partial ageing in large wooden barrels and in tonneaux; partial ageing in stainless steel |
| Other years | 2024 |
- Fruity and toasted aromas: notes of pear and melon, toasted almond and delicate vanilla
- Fresh and creamy flavour: full structure, savoury minerality and a long spicy finish
- Origin Alto Adige DOC: historic low-yield vineyards in Caldaro, altitude 250–300 metres
- Meticulous vinification: gentle pressing, fermentation at 18°C in steel and barrel
- Pairings and service: ideal with fish, shellfish and mushroom risottos; temperature 10–12°C
Description
What type of wine it is
Kaltern's Pinot Grigio Soll is a white wine with a crisp profile, an expression of the renowned Alto Adige appellation. Produced from Pinot Grigio grapes, it expresses a fresh and aromatic style with significant structure. On the nose, it reveals a fragrant bouquet of ripe pear and honeydew melon, with hints of toasted almond and vanilla. Fermented and aged in stainless steel and wooden barrels, on the palate it reveals a creamy and lively texture, ensuring a long finish with an elegant and slightly spicy end.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from historic low-yield vineyards located in the hilly area of Caldaro, on north-east facing slopes. At an altitude between 250 and 300 metres, the vines take root in limestone clay and gravel soils, essential for the savoury nature of the wine. The significant diurnal temperature range between warm days and cool, breezy nights ensures precise aromatic development. The proximity to the lake mitigates the microclimate, infusing the wine with a vibrant mineral character and excellent gustatory tension.
How it is produced
The process begins with manual selection of the bunches and a delicate soft whole-cluster pressing. Slow fermentation at controlled temperatures takes place in stainless steel tanks, large wooden barrels and tonneaux, favouring clear aromas and structural roundness. This is followed by maturation on the fine lees for five months, a fundamental stage to expand the aromatic profile and palate texture. Careful final filtration results in a dry and balanced profile, fully faithful to its territory of origin.
History and curiosities
Also known as Ruländer, Pinot Grigio represents an excellence of the Alto Adige DOC, masterfully interpreted by the Caldaro Winery. The Soll selection originates from historic low-yield vineyards, cultivated between 250 and 300 metres above sea level on clayey and gravelly hillsides. Under the guidance of oenologist Thomas Scarizuola, the 2025 vintage highlights authentic mountain winemaking traditions. The beneficial influence of the lake and the optimal temperature fluctuations give the wine an unmistakable mineral character, ensuring a fresh and elegant tasting experience.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 4.000.000
- Hectares: 440
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| Name | Caldaro Pinot Grigio Soll 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
| Story | History and curiosities Also known as Ruländer, Pinot Grigio represents an excellence of the Alto Adige DOC, masterfully interpreted by the Caldaro Winery. The Soll selection originates from historic low-yield vineyards, cultivated between 250 and 300 metres above sea level on clayey and gravelly hillsides. Under the guidance of oenologist Thomas Scarizuola, the 2025 vintage highlights authentic mountain winemaking traditions. The beneficial influence of the lake and the optimal temperature fluctuations give the wine an unmistakable mineral character, ensuring a fresh and elegant tasting experience. |
| Origin | Caldaro (Kaltern), South Tyrol, Italy |
| Climate | Hilly, north-east facing (250–300 m a.s.l.), with warm days and cool, breezy nights. |
| Soil composition | Clayey, calcareous and gravelly soil |
| Cultivation system | Guyot training |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hectolitres per hectare |
| Harvest | From mid-September to mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | 18°C |
| Production technique | Soft whole-bunch pressing; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature (18 °C) partly in stainless steel and partly in large wooden barrels and tonneaux; maturation on the fine lees for 5 months; filtration and bottling in March. |
| Wine making | Vinification begins with the soft whole-cluster pressing of hand-selected grapes; followed by slow fermentation at a controlled temperature (18 °C), carried out partly in stainless steel and partly in large wooden casks and tonneaux. The wine matures on the fine lees for five months, then it is filtered and bottled in March. |
| Aging | Maturation on fine lees for 5 months; partial ageing in large wooden barrels and in tonneaux; partial ageing in stainless steel |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |