Kalterersee classico superiore "Quintessenz" 2021 DOC - Kellerei Kaltern

• Kalterersee classico superiore "Quintessenz" 2021 DOC - Kellerei Kaltern

Vintage: 2020
Content: 0,75lt.

“Who is this Dionysus men worship as a god? He is their greatest source of joy”. (Euripides, Cyclops 521)
Varietal(s): Schiava 95%, Lagrein 5%
Age of vines: 30 – 70 years
Temperature: 13 – 15 °C
Age-ability: 2016 – 2022
Yield: 55 hl/ha
Vine training: Pergola
Alcohol: 13,0 %
Residual sugar: 3,0 g/l
Tot. Acidity: 5,1 ‰
VINIFICATION
Fermentation on the skins at a temperature of 25 °C, 10 days extended maceration, malo-lactic fermentation and a six-month aging on the fine lees in stainless steel and large casks.
VINEYARD
Selected vineyards with old vines and south exposition at 230 – 500 meters above sea level. Heat absorbing, loamy, chalky gravel.
TASTING NOTES
– brilliant, deep ruby red
– fruit dominant nose reminiscent of cherry, raspberry, and strawberry,
with a hint of bitter almonds
– full, soft structure, pleasant, elegant tannins give the wine length,
finishes with a lingering echo of ripe fruit
RECOMMENDATION
This wine is ideal as an aperitif, an accompaniment to appetizers, or to typical Tyrolean fare such as speck and sausage, but also to lighter meats and mild cheeses.