Cantina Kurtatsch
Cabernet Sauvignon Freienfeld Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | In French barriques for 15 months, a further 9 months in large oak casks and at least 1 year of bottle ageing. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Alto Adige DOC Riserva 2022
- Aromatic profile: blackcurrant, cherry, plum, wild herbs and spices
- Ageing: 15–16 months in French barriques, then 9 months in large cask and 12 months in bottle
- Taste and structure: silky tannins, lively acidity, long finish with toasted notes
- Serving and longevity: 16–18 °C, decant for 1 hour; potential 10–15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Kurtatsch Cabernet Sauvignon Freienfeld Riserva from Cantina Kurtatsch is a still red wine, a profound expression of Alto Adige. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, it displays an intense garnet red colour. The bouquet blends aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and plum with notes of damp earth, bay leaf, rosemary and peppermint. On the palate, the solid structure is supported by a silky tannic texture and lively acidity that brings balance, finishing with a long and persistent finish enriched by elegant toasted hints.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Freienfeld vineyard, a historic walled plot located near a Renaissance estate in Cortaccia. The hillside slopes, facing south-east between two hundred and twenty and three hundred and fifty metres above sea level, benefit from a warm microclimate and excellent sunlight. The clay, sand and gravel soils, characterised by a distinct dolomitic matrix, ensure perfect drainage. This specific Alpine terroir guarantees regular ripening, giving the wine precision and remarkable flavour persistence.
How it is produced
Produced exclusively in the best vintages, this wine is born from temperature-controlled fermentation in rotofermenters, essential for optimal phenolic extraction. Ageing involves about fifteen months in lightly toasted French barrels, followed by a further nine months in large oak casks. A final resting period in bottle of at least twelve months allows the fruity and spicy components to harmonise, defining the elegant substance of this structured red.
History and Curiosities
The name Freienfeld pays homage to the historic Renaissance estate in Cortaccia, home to the Kurtatsch Winery since 1900. This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon originates from an exclusive walled vineyard, where the warm microclimate and Dolomitic soils have enhanced French grape varieties since the nineteenth century. Produced exclusively in the best vintages, this Riserva is acclaimed by critics and boasts prestigious awards such as the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso and 94 Parker points. A red wine with Alpine charm and great ageing potential.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
3This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
90/100
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.
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2022
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Erwin Carli
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 190
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| Name | Kurtatsch Cabernet Sauvignon Freienfeld Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Cantina Kurtatsch |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name Freienfeld pays homage to the historic Renaissance estate in Cortaccia, home to the Kurtatsch Winery since 1900. This exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon originates from an exclusive walled vineyard, where the warm microclimate and Dolomitic soils have enhanced French grape varieties since the nineteenth century. Produced exclusively in the best vintages, this Riserva is acclaimed by critics and boasts prestigious awards such as the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso and 94 Parker points. A red wine with Alpine charm and great ageing potential. |
| Origin | Cortaccia (BZ) |
| Climate | Warm microclimate with temperatures up to 40 °C and strong solar radiation; south-east exposure; altitude 220–350 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Clay, sandy and gravelly soils with dolomite. |
| Yield per hectare | 40 hl |
| Production technique | Temperature-controlled fermentation in a rotary fermenter |
| Wine making | Fermentation at controlled temperature in rotary fermenters (rotovinificatore); ageing for 15–16 months in lightly toasted French barriques, then 9 months in large oak casks and at least 12 months in bottle. |
| Aging | In French barriques for 15 months, a further 9 months in large oak casks and at least 1 year of bottle ageing. |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.6 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |