Cantina Kaltern "Saleit" Alto Adige Chardonnay 2023

The Alto Adige Chardonnay Saleit of the Kaltern-Caldaro winery is born in vineyards located in the municipality of Caldaro, in the province of Bolzano. "The Cantina Kaltern 2020 Alto Adige Chardonnay Saleit offers underlined primary fruit intensity with orchard fruit, nectarine, lemon zest and a touch of warm custard cream that gives more depth and complexity to the bouquet. The mid-weight approach on offer here gives the wine extra dimension and enables it to wrap smoothly over the palate. This release of about 40,000 bottles would be terrific with a baked, breaded cod." WA 93 It is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand in mid-September. Fermentation takes place slowly, with cold maceration of 10-18 hours, in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18 ° C. Subsequently the wine ages for 5 months in tonneaux and in large wooden barrels on the fine lees, before being bottled. Pale yellow in color, the Kaltern-Caldaro Saleit opens to the nose with fruity notes of pineapple and mango, enriched by light spaced hints of vanilla. On the palate it is creamy, full-bodied, with a long and pleasantly fruity finish. This white wine is perfect to accompany appetizers and fish dishes.