{"product_id":"caldaro-sauvignon-stern-2025","title":"Caldaro Sauvignon Stern 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStern from the Kaltern Caldaro winery is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that perfectly expresses the aromatic soul of Sauvignon Blanc grown in northern Italy. Belonging to the renowned Alto Adige designation, it stands out for its intense aromatic profile and \u003cstrong\u003eenveloping structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by a pleasant savouriness. Its marked freshness, typical of the variety, is combined with a fascinating olfactory range spanning from elderflower to exotic fruit, making it perfect to accompany \u003cstrong\u003efish-based dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicate vegetables, following fermentation in steel and large barrels with subsequent ageing on fine lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards dedicated to this production are located on the \u003cstrong\u003ehills of Caldaro\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic and well-suited sub-area in the heart of Trentino Alto Adige. The vines enjoy an optimal south-eastern exposure at an altitude between 450 and 500 metres above sea level, benefiting from a microclimate characterised by cool nights and \u003cstrong\u003esignificant temperature variations\u003c\/strong\u003e during the ripening of the clusters. This unique terroir rests on medium-textured, \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and porphyritic\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, capable of giving the wine a distinct and unmistakable mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003ecold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e of the carefully destemmed grapes, essential for extracting the primary aromatic components of the variety. Subsequently, after soft pressing and decantation, the must undergoes a \u003cstrong\u003eslow fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature, skilfully divided between stainless steel tanks and large barrels. Before final bottling, the wine completes its journey with \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for five months, an essential step that gives greater body and roundness to the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced to South Tyrol at the end of the nineteenth century, the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety found its perfect habitat in the hills of Caldaro. The \u003cstrong\u003eKellerei Kaltern\u003c\/strong\u003e winery, an excellence founded in nineteen hundred, enhances this link with the award-winning Stern label. Thanks to the careful dedication of expert oenologist Thomas Scarizuola among the rows planted at the end of the nineties, a unique wine is born. Its absolute and excellent quality is unequivocally confirmed by \u003cstrong\u003eninety-four Luca Maroni points\u003c\/strong\u003e, the renowned Bibenda Bunches, and the \u003cstrong\u003eVeronelli Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kaltern Caldaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48002388033707,"sku":"62749","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/caldaro-sauvignon-stern-2025_62749_1_c77aa94a-a22e-44e1-bee0-12b2ceb7dc5b.webp?v=1790964997","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/caldaro-sauvignon-stern-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}