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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, raspberry, fine spice, subtle wood
Palate: red fruit, round structure, balanced tannins, savoury finish
Cantina Kaltern's Riserva-line Pinot Nero from members' best Pinot Noir parcels around Lake Caldaro. Medium-bodied, round and savoury; demonstrates Schiava's lake-side neighbour has serious Pinot Noir credentials.
What it pairs with
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Roast duck with cherries
The wine's red cherry and raspberry register echoes the dish; medium tannin frames the duck. -
Mushroom risotto
Pinot Nero's earthiness meets mushroom umami; the wine's savoury finish matches the dish. -
Roast guinea fowl with thyme
Medium-bodied red for white game; balanced tannins suit the delicate flesh.
History
Cantina Kaltern developed the Saltner Pinot Nero Riserva in the early 2010s, sourcing from cooperative members' best Pinot Noir parcels around Lake Caldaro and on the slopes above. The wine demonstrates the lake-side terroir's range beyond the cooperative's Schiava heritage.
- 2012: First Saltner Pinot Nero Riserva vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Kaltern · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Nero Riserva
- Oak
- Approximately twelve months in French oak barriques (mix of new and used)
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
Frequently asked about Saltner Pinot Nero Riserva
What does Saltner Pinot Nero Riserva taste like?
Red cherry, raspberry, fine spice and subtle wood on the nose; red fruit, round structure, balanced tannins and a savoury finish on the palate. Medium-bodied, dry, with high acidity.
When should I drink Saltner?
Drink between 4 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant red fruit and oak; cellared bottles develop forest-floor and game complexity.
What food pairs with Saltner?
Roast duck with cherries, mushroom risotto, or roast guinea fowl with thyme. The medium-bodied Pinot Nero style suits poultry, game and mushroom dishes.
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