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Sauvignon 'Quintessenz' 2016

90

Notes of hay and tarragon accent flavors of white grapefruit and musky guava in this lively, pithy wine. It's restrained and balanced, with a pleasant pepperiness

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Quintessenz Kalterersee Classico Superiore 2022

88

The entry-level Cantina Kaltern 2022 Alto Adige Kalterersee Classico Superiore (with 53,000 bottles made) is 100% Schiava. It offers bright fruit, punchiness and lifted aromas of candied watermelon and Pink Lady apple with a spicy point of nutmeg or cinnamon. The wine sees a brief time in cement and large oak casks. The mouthfeel is thin and simple with an ashy note to close. This bottle makes a great summer red that can be served slightly chilled.

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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.