Sauvignon's fragrances instantly evoke sunshine and holidays. Try it with sardines or mackerel, as well as the traditional asparagus, or even with a spread of dainty dim sum.
Varietal(s): Sauvignon
Age of vines: 5 - 20 years
Temperature: 10 - 12 °C
Yield: 70 hl hl/ha
Vine training: Wire-trained + Pergola
VINIFICATION: Destemming of late-harvested, but still perfectly sound grapes; 8-hour cold maceration, after which the grapes were pressed and underwent natural clarification; fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16°C; five-month ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel.
VINEYARD: South- and east-sloping vineyards at an altitude of 300 - 450 meters above sea level. Loamy, chalky gravel, heat-retaining and well-drained soils.
TASTING NOTES: - light straw yellow - vibrant freshness of elderberry and gooseberry, hints of exotic fruits - clear and juicy palate of fruit, then mineral and crisp, the lingering is a dream of a fruit orchard
RECOMMENDATION: An excellent accompaniment to asparagus, grilled vegetables, fish and goat's cheese. Sauvignon also makes a very good aperitif.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 11.00 %
yr. 2019 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kaltern Sudtiroler Sauvignon" the vintage 2019 on 01.07.2020 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kaltern Sudtiroler Sauvignon" the vintage 2017 on 01.09.2018 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
87 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kaltern Sudtiroler Sauvignon" the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2017 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kaltern Sudtiroler Sauvignon" the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2016 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kaltern Sudtiroler Sauvignon" the vintage 2009 on 01.07.2014 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kaltern Sudtiroler Sauvignon" the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2012 with 92 of 100 points.
