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Quintessenz Kalterersee Classico Superiore 2021

92

The aromatics on this Schiava are driven by forward and ripe raspberries, red currants and cranberries mixed with fresh wildflowers and savory herbs. The palate is full of life with the tart red berries being the focus but with each sip subtle earth and mineral notes show their face giving the wine a deeper complexity and intriguing quality. Try this with pan-roasted trout or a plate of cheese and cured meats.

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Quintessenz Kalterersee Classico Superiore 2021

91

The Cantina Kaltern 2021 Alto Adige Lago di Caldaro Classico Superiore Quintessenz also lists its appellation in German (Kalterersee) on the front and the back of the bottle. The wine delivers clean simplicity with wild berry, wilted violet, soft earth and bitter almond. The wine's freshness and lean-bodied texture would pair with a platter of prosciutto and Italian cold cuts. It ages in botte grande for a brief six months, and 50,000 bottles were released.

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Quintessenz Kalterersee Classico Superiore 2021

90

The 2021 Kalterersee Classico Superiore Quintessenz is wild and woodsy in the glass. Spunky wild berries, peppery herbs and florals form its bouquet. This is softly textured yet energetic, with a tension-building mix of tart red fruit and sour citrus. It finishes spicy and with an acidic concentration, leaving lavender and blackberry traces to fade. This rendition of Kaltern's Kalterersee demands to be enjoyed alongside a meal and would perfectly contrast a plate of regional speck or salumi. Drinking window: 2023-2026