Kaltern Caldaro
Pinot Nero Riserva Saltner 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pino Nero Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Minimum of 36 months total ageing: approximately 18 months in oak barrels (barriques and tonneaux), followed by ageing in bottle |
- Pinot Nero Riserva 2022: 100% Pinot Noir, dry red wine Alto Adige DOC, 13.5% vol
- Aromatic profile: notes of cherry, raspberry, blackberry, violet and spices with a hint of marzipan
- Taste and structure: full flavour, notes of cherry, soft and fine tannins, velvety finish
- Vinification: fermentation at 25°C, maceration for 2 weeks, malolactic fermentation
- Ageing and serving: matured for 36 months (18 in oak); decant for 1 hour, serve at 16-18°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Saltner Pinot Nero Riserva is a dry, structured red wine produced by Kellerei Kaltern. Made from Pinot Nero grapes grown in the Alto Adige region, it displays a bright ruby red hue. On the palate, it reveals clear fruity notes of cherry, accompanied by soft, fine tannins that give the sip a delicate, velvety persistence. The character of this wine is defined by meticulous vinification, followed by thirty-six months of ageing, half of which are spent in oak barrels to enrich its aromatic profile without overpowering its elegance.
Where it comes from
The vineyards dedicated to this wine stretch between Caldaro and Bolzano, at an altitude between 400 and 550 metres. The area benefits from a constantly breezy climate and cool nights that promote slow and optimal ripening of the grapes. The vines sink their roots into soils composed of mineral marl resting on calcareous gravel, a specific composition that gives the wine a clear aromatic definition. Cultivation follows the strict principles of organic and sustainable agriculture, maintaining low yields to ensure the high quality of the raw material.
How it is produced
Production begins with a careful selection of ripe Pinot Nero grapes, which ferment in wooden vats at a controlled temperature. This process is accompanied by a two-week maceration on the skins, essential for extracting colour and structure. Afterwards, the wine completes malolactic fermentation to soften any harshness. The evolution continues in fine barrels for eighteen months, a stage in which the wine acquires complexity, before concluding with a final ageing followed by a light filtration to ensure perfect balance.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the picturesque hills of South Tyrol, the Kaltern Saltner Pinot Nero Riserva expresses the authenticity of a mineral-rich soil refreshed by night-time breezes. Produced using organic farming methods at altitudes between 400 and 550 metres, the 2022 vintage acquires extraordinary complexity thanks to a 36-month maturation, 18 of which are spent in oak barrels. This highly elegant red, awarded an impressive 93 points by James Suckling, already offers a delightful tasting experience, while also promising splendid development in the cellar over the next ten years.
Awards
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2022
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 4.000.000
- Hectares: 440
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| Name | Caldaro Pinot Nero Riserva Saltner 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Kaltern Caldaro |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the picturesque hills of South Tyrol, the Kaltern Saltner Pinot Nero Riserva expresses the authenticity of a mineral-rich soil refreshed by night-time breezes. Produced using organic farming methods at altitudes between 400 and 550 metres, the 2022 vintage acquires extraordinary complexity thanks to a 36-month maturation, 18 of which are spent in oak barrels. This highly elegant red, awarded an impressive 93 points by James Suckling, already offers a delightful tasting experience, while also promising splendid development in the cellar over the next ten years. |
| Origin | Caldaro (Kaltern), Bonzano, Alto Adige |
| Climate | Ben ventilato con notti fresche durante la maturazione; vigneti tra 400 e 550 m s.l.m. con esposizioni da sud-est a nord-est e a ovest. |
| Soil composition | Mineral marls on calcareous gravel |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 °C |
| Fermentation | Two weeks |
| Production technique | Fermentation of the must in a wooden vat at 25°C with two weeks' maceration |
| Wine making | The carefully selected ripe grapes undergo fermentation in a wooden vat at 25 °C with a maceration period of two weeks. |
| Aging | Minimum of 36 months total ageing: approximately 18 months in oak barrels (barriques and tonneaux), followed by ageing in bottle |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |