Kellerei Kaltern Selections: the great wines of Lake Caldaro

The fantastic red wines from Lake Caldaro by Kellerei Kaltern are called “Selezioni” by the South Tyrolean winery (not to be puzzled with the leading line Quintessenz). From Pinot Bianco to Lagrein, from Kerner to Schiava, the whole series of Alto Adige classics is represented here at its finest and we had a presentation of the high quality requirements at the Moebius in Milan where a comprehensive tasting of the 2022 vintage was held.

Given that we are discussing 10 various kinds of red wine (although there are as lots of as 15 on the website), it ends up being complex to speak about them all and for that reason we will likewise select of the Choices. Not before stating that the quality/price ratio of practically all these bottles from the Kaltern Winery is still thought about great as can be seen in the winery’s online store.

Caldaro winery (Kellerei Kaltern) Pinot Bianco doc Vial 2022

In the panorama of South Tyrolean weissburgunder red wines, Vial has actually constantly been a safe house. The 2022 vintage provides us a book red wine. A yellow apple nose (the Golden as the professionals state) however likewise a little citrus and flower. It gets in the mouth decisively and the lovely acid shoulder supports the beverage. The determination is long, an excellent Pinot bianco.

Cantina di Caldaro (Kaltern Winery) Gewurtztraminer Campaner

Another fantastic red wine, fragrant without overdoing it and with great depth. Normal, flower nose, with light apricot however without that candied fruit that is often cloying. In the mouth it dominates for its beauty and the really enjoyable light almond surface.

Cantina di Caldaro (Kaltern Winery) Kerner Carned

Do you have a concept of Kerner as a great, fruity and light red wine? Absolutely nothing might be more incorrect in this case. The Carned is pulpy and abundant in the mouth and on the nose it covers you with its unique fruit. In our viewpoint, it is not a white wine for the entire meal as the pairing can be made complex however what a great aperitif!

Caldaro Winery (Kellerei Kaltern) Lagrein Riserva Lareith

A juicy and welcoming red wine: it is the traditional convivial bottle that decreases a satisfaction. There isn’t much to state here: it is the quintessence of Lagrein: pulpy and crispy regardless of the “Riserva” it is not too “huge” or filled. It stays fresh in the mouth and a satisfaction on the nose. Definitely worth attempting.

Cantina di Caldaro (Kaltern winery) Kalternsee quintessence

Okay, we like to win quickly: let’s go to the leading line and the servant of the Quintessenz line is so granted and understood that it ends up being hard to state something brand-new aside from that even the current vintage with its strong tips of raspberry and strawberry is incredible. It gets in the mouth really elegantly however do not believe for a minute that it is a euphemism not to mention light: its boundless determination exists to show it. If you have actually never ever tasted a servant, this is the “right” one.

Sergio Bolzoni