Tramin/Termeno: Winery Tour & Wine Tasting, J. Hofstätter
Explore the wine cellars of the family-run winery J. Hofstätter on a guided tour. Learn all about the vineyards and a vintner’s work. Enjoy a tasting of 6 wines, incl....
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: rose petal, wild strawberry, raspberry, spice
Palate: candied red fruit, rose syrup, balanced acidity, elegant sweet finish
Castel Sallegg's late-harvest Moscato Rosa is the cellar's signature dessert wine, made from the cellar's historic estate above Lake Caldaro owned by the Counts of Kuenburg since 1851.
What it pairs with
- Apple strudel The classical Tyrolean pairing; rose and red berry register flatters the spiced apple.More wines for fruit tarts →
- Berry tart with whipped cream Wild strawberry and raspberry echo the tart; sweet acidity meets whipped cream.More wines for dessert →
- Dark chocolate truffles Sweet red wine and dark chocolate is a textbook pairing; rose petal aromatics add complexity.More wines for truffles →
With cheese
History
Castel Sallegg's Moscato Rosa has been the cellar's regional speciality for decades. The Counts of Kuenburg, who have owned the estate since 1851, committed to Moscato Rosa as one of the cellar's signature wines from the 1980s onward.
- 1851Counts of Kuenburg acquire Castel Sallegg
- 1980Moscato Rosa established as the cellar's signature dessert wine
Facts
- Producer
- Castel Sallegg · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Moscato Rosa (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Moscato Rosa Vendemmia Tardiva
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation with extended ageing on the lees; no oak influence
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 (half bottle 375 ml)
- Drinking window
- 3 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Moscato Rosa Vendemmia Tardiva
What does Castel Sallegg Moscato Rosa taste like?
Rose petal, wild strawberry, raspberry and spice on the nose; candied red fruit, rose syrup, balanced acidity and an elegant sweet finish on the palate. Sweet but never cloying.
When should I drink Castel Sallegg Moscato Rosa?
Drink between 3 and 15 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant rose and red berry; cellared bottles develop dried fruit and saffron complexity. Serve at 10-12C.
What food pairs with this Moscato Rosa?
Apple strudel (the classical Tyrolean pairing), berry tarts, dark chocolate truffles, or creme brulee. The wine's elegant sweetness suits a range of desserts.
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