Quintessenz
Quintessenz Kalterersee Classico Superiore DOC 2024
Grape varieties
Schiava
Training Method
Pergola, Guyot
Age of the vines
30 – 70 years
Yield
55 hl/ha
Alcohol
13 %
Residual sugar
2 g/l
Acidity
5 g/l
Aging potential
1 - 6 years
Drinking Temperature
13 – 15 °C
This wine contains sulphites.
Details of the location
The selected vineyards with historic vines lie between 230 and 350 meters above sea level. The soil consists of heat-retaining, loamy limestone gravel with a sandy layer.
From grape to wine
Fermentation occurs at 24 °C with a 12-day maceration period. This is followed by malolactic fermentation and 6 months of aging on the fine lees, both in stainless steel and large wooden barrels.
The wine in the glass
− brilliant, deep ruby red
− fruit-dominant nose with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, accented by a hint of bitter almonds
− full, soft structure, pleasant, elegant tannins give the wine length, finishing with a lingering echo of ripe fruit
− fruit-dominant nose with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, accented by a hint of bitter almonds
− full, soft structure, pleasant, elegant tannins give the wine length, finishing with a lingering echo of ripe fruit
The perfect accompaniment
An extremely versatile food companion that not only pairs perfectly with traditional Alto Adige cold cuts, but also with classic Italian dishes such as spaghetti all‘Amatriciana or pizza. It also pairs well with white meat, grilled fish, and vegetables. Best enjoyed slightly chilled.
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The origin of this wine
The Kalterersee for us is both reference and identification point: Firstly, there is a large part of our vineyards around the lake, which bear, just as our winery, the name of the village Caldaro. On the other hand also the wine, that is produced from the Vernatsch grapes from the vineyards around the lake, is called „Kalterersee“.
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