The Winery Cantina Kaltern of Trentino-Alto-Adige

Winery Cantina Kaltern
The winery offers 125 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 11 of the estates of Trentino-Alto-Adige.
It is located in Trentino-Alto-Adige
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The Winery Cantina Kaltern is one of the world's great estates. It offers 125 wines for sale in of Trentino-Alto-Adige to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the stunning region of Trentino-Alto Adige in northern Italy, Cantina Kaltern winery is a hidden gem nestled amidst the mountains. It is a paradise for wine enthusiasts, offering a variety of exquisite wines that reflect the rich and diverse nature of this fertile land. Cantina Kaltern estate is situated on the shores of Lake Caldaro, an idyllic place where the mild climate and mineral-rich soil promote the production of high-quality grapes. Founded in 1906, this vine growers' cooperative has successfully blended tradition and modernity to produce exceptional wines. Cantina Kaltern is characterized by its constant commitment to quality. It carefully selects grapes from its 450 member producers spread over 300 hectares. The estate is particularly famous for its Kalterersee wine, a light and fruity Schiava variety that stands out for its unique terroir, its light brown-red dress, and its juicy character. Beyond the Kalterersee, the estate also produces a Pinot Bianco, recognizable by its intense freshness and balanced structure, a spicy and flavorful Gewurztraminer, as well as a range of red wines, such as the Pinot Noir and the Lagrein, distinguished by their power and aromatic complexity. Visiting Cantina Kaltern estate is a memorable experience. Welcomed by knowledgeable and friendly staff, visitors can discover the winemaking process and taste a variety of exceptional wines in the beautiful tasting room, while enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains.

Top Winery Cantina Kaltern wines

Looking for the best Winery Cantina Kaltern wines in Trentino-Alto-Adige among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Cantina Kaltern wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Cantina Kaltern wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern

How Winery Cantina Kaltern wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of venison stew with red wine, pasta with scamorza and pancetta cheese or pumpkin parmentier hash.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

On the nose the red wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or minerality. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern.

  • Schiava
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Lagrein
  • Vernatsch
  • Pinot Nero
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Trentino-Alto-Adige

Italy's northernmost alpine vineyard, two identities. Aromatic, precise whites are the stars: signature opulent Gewurztraminer (lychee, rose, spice), ample Pinot Grigio, mineral Pinot Bianco, lively high-altitude Muller-Thurgau. Native reds: dense fruity Teroldego (blackberry, violet), deep Lagrein with plum and chocolate notes, light crunchy Schiava, spicy Marzemino. Trento DOC Metodo Classico sparklers.

~11,100 ha on hillsides and the Adige valley, sunny alpine climate.

The top white wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern

How Winery Cantina Kaltern wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, pasta or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of penne with shrimp and zucchini, spaghetti with knackis or parsnip mousse in a glass jar.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

On the nose the white wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern. often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, non oak or microbio. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.83/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Weissburgunder

Discover the grape variety: Spätburgunder

Elegant, structured reds with ruby colour ranging from light to intense, fine silky tannins and fresh acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), forest floor, spices, leather and earthy notes. Fine ageing potential, excelling on schist and volcanic soils. Star of the great German reds of Baden VDP, Palatinate VDP and Ahr VDP. German synonym for Pinot Noir, the Burgundian variety raised to high standards in Germany.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern

How Winery Cantina Kaltern wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of rabbit in white wine (casserole), skate with capers or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern.

  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Tank

Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.

The top sweet wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern

How Winery Cantina Kaltern wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of spinach, smoked salmon and ricotta lasagne, gari (cassava flour) with shrimps (africa) or fresh jura salad.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, tropical fruit or microbio. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

  • 2007With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern.

  • Moscato Giallo
  • Moscatel
  • Moscato

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.

The top pink wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern

How Winery Cantina Kaltern wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, rack of lamb with antiboise sauce or roast pheasant.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Cantina Kaltern. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern

  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Cantina Kaltern.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Blauburgunder

The word of the wine: Astringency

Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.

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Discover the grape variety: Lagrein

Full-bodied, deeply coloured reds with a dark, deep ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, cassis), plum, cocoa, spice and earthy notes. Also vinified as a delicate rosé ("Lagrein Kretzer"). The star of Alto Adige Lagrein DOC, the signature of great Alpine Italian reds with a strong identity. An indigenous Italian variety from South Tyrol (Südtirol/Alto Adige), grown around Bolzano.

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