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2023 Ignaz Niedrist Kalterersee Classico Superiore DOC, Alto Adige, Italy
$29.99
The 2023 Ignaz Niedrist Kalterersee Classico Superiore DOC is a stunning example of Alto Adige's best. This fresh, dangerously drinkable wine comes from one of the region's most respected producers, showcasing the finesse and quality they’re known for.
Made from Vernatsch (Schiava) with a 5% blend of Teroldego and Lagrein, it’s a wine that balances approachability with depth. The grapes are grown on a historic site overlooking Lake Caldaro, where 80-year-old vines, trained in the traditional pergola system, benefit from the south-east facing slopes. The soil here is heat-storing, slightly loamy calcareous gravel, with a low sand content and the unique influence of Dolomite sedimentary rock, giving the wine a distinct mineral backbone.
The harvest takes place at the end of September, with the vines—aged 80-90 years—providing a solid foundation of complexity. After fermentation in wooden vats, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged in large wooden barrels until early summer
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Trentino-Alto Adige
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Ignaz Niedrist
- Farming Practices Biodynamic
- Grapes Vernatsch, Schiava, Lagrein
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Pizza Night
- Characteristics Chillable Red, Bright and Fresh, Red Fruit, Juicy