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Penon

450 - 700 M
The spectacularly located district of Penon, with altitudes ranging between 450 and 700 meters, is characterized by cooling nighttime katabatic winds. The slopes face the east. This causes substantial ...
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Penon-Hofstatt

500 - 650 M
The hamlet of Hofstatt lies above the village of Kurtatsch. Cooling fall winds in the evening provide for great temperature swings between day and night and create an ideal, breezy microclimate. The ...
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Graun

800 - 900 M
This picturesque high plateau crowning the dolomite cliffs above Kurtatsch is among the highest winegrowing locations in Alto Adige. Its elevation and the southeast facing vineyards result in some of ...
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Brenntal

220 - 300 M
The Brenntal location north of the village of Kurtatsch belongs among the warmest locations (up to 40°C/104°F) in Alto Adige. The vines on these steep slopes with its intensive sunshine grow ...
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Penon-Kofl

450 - 600 M
Kofl, in the Alpine area of German-speakers, means "mountain knoll". The proximity of these steep slopes to the westerly mountain range guarantees an early sunset. The evening fall winds provide for ...
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Mazon

350 - 450 M
The Mazon location is one of the best-known Pinot noir locations in Italy and occupies a plateau across the valley from Kurtatsch. Here, our demanding Pinot noir vines grow on sandy, loamy ...
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Glen

450 - 650 M
Not far from the Mazon vineyards is our second Pinot noir location, somewhat higher in altitude. While the soil characteristics of the two locations are similar, the location of Glen has somewhat ...
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Caliz

Alto Adige Chardonnay DOC 2023

About this wine

The name "Caliz" comes from the Latin words Calix (calyx) and Calx (chalk). Chardonnay Caliz grows solely on light gravel soils with large shares of dolomite limestone.

Its delicate bouquet is reminiscent of ripe pineapple, baby bananas and lime zest. This characteristic Mediterranean fruitiness is complemented by tight acidity structure from selected lots of Chardonnay from higher-lying vineyards. Through longer ageing on the fine lees, the wine gains complexity and consistency. The large day/night temperature swings lend the wine additional spiciness, Caliz's finish is long and salty.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Variety Chardonnay
Terroir

250-400 m a.s.l., south - east, loamy, sandy and gravelly soil, rich in dolomite

Vinification

Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel and large oak barrels followed by ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel

Alcohol 13,0 % by vol.
Total acidity 5,7 g/l
Residual sugar 2,0 g/l
Yield per hectare 75 hl
Optimum maturity 1-4 years
Method of cultivation sustainable
Bottle sizes 0,375 l & 0,75 l & 1,5 l

Awards

  • 2023
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      16,5 points
    • James Suckling
      91/100 points
  • 2022
    • Falstaff
      90/100 points
    • Decanter
      91/100 points
    • James Suckling
      91/100 points
  • 2021
    • Decanter
      92/100 points
    • Gambero Rosso - Berebene
      Award Quality/Price
    • James Suckling
      91/100 points
  • 2020
    • James Suckling
      90/100 points
  • 2018
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      16,5 points
    • James Suckling
      91/100 points
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