COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
Kellerei Kaltern
REGION
Trentino-Alto Adige
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Kellerei Kaltern Lasón Merlot Riserva 2018 is a single-varietal Merlot from the Alto Adige DOC appellation in Italy. Produced by Kellerei Kaltern, a cooperative winery established in 1900 and representing 700 local winegrowing families, this wine highlights the potential of the Alto Adige region for producing complex red wines. The vineyards are located in a south-facing basin at an altitude of 250-300 meters, benefiting from a warm microclimate and loamy, gravelly river deposit soil. The 2018 vintage was marked by a warm, dry summer, contributing to rapid grape ripening.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1900, Kellerei Kaltern is a cooperative representing 700 winegrowing families.
Fact 02
Alto Adige's unique alpine climate creates significant temperature swings, ideal for grape ripening.
Fact 03
This Merlot Riserva is a departure from Alto Adige's more traditional white and light red varietals.
Fact 04
The vineyards are situated in a south-facing basin, maximizing sun exposure.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Kellerei Kaltern Lasón Merlot Riserva begins with hand-harvested Merlot grapes. These are then crushed and undergo fermentation in small oak barrels under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barriques, with 25% of the barrels being new. This process aims to develop the wine's structure and complexity.
