{"product_id":"caldaro-chardonnay-saleit-2025","title":"Caldaro Chardonnay Saleit 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaltern's Caldaro Chardonnay Saleit is a still white wine with the \u003cstrong\u003eAlto Adige\u003c\/strong\u003e designation that highlights \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e grown at high altitudes. The aromatic profile opens with clear notes of tropical fruits, including pineapple and mango, intertwined with measured nuances of vanilla and butter. On the palate, the wine is dry and enveloping, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by partial fermentation in barrels, which leads towards a persistent and distinctly fruity finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the \u003cstrong\u003ehillside vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e around Lake Caldaro, on south and east-facing slopes. Located between 350 and 450 metres above sea level, the vines benefit from a very breezy area, ideal for ensuring the slow ripening of the clusters. The terroir is distinguished by \u003cstrong\u003elimestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e enriched with gravel and a clay-sandy matrix, natural elements that give the wine a remarkable structure and a decisive \u003cstrong\u003egustatory precision\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with destemming and a short \u003cstrong\u003ecold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by soft pressing. After the natural decantation of the must, slow fermentation takes place partly in tonneaux and in \u003cstrong\u003elarge wooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine then matures for five months in contact with the \u003cstrong\u003efine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, a step that enriches its tactile consistency and aromatic complexity before final filtration, resulting in a harmonious and well-defined profile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay Saleit\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the essence of Kellerei Kaltern, a historic cooperative winery founded in 1900. This refined white wine comes from well-ventilated vineyards situated between 350 and 450 metres above sea level, overlooking Lake Caldaro. The result of a profound collective dedication, this prestigious label from the Selezioni range is dedicated to those who shun passing fashions in search of solid certainties. The grapes benefit from the unique microclimate and the \u003cstrong\u003emountain terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, transforming the famous \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Tyrolean tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e into an authentic and timeless experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kaltern Caldaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47238199574699,"sku":"61933","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/caldaro-chardonnay-saleit-2025_61933_1_bb8ac0d6-0d06-4680-b9b3-bf92f74badcb.webp?v=1782401114","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/caldaro-chardonnay-saleit-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}