Caldaro Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva Campaner 2022

Caldaro Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva Campaner 2022 is a refined, mountain-born expression of Cabernet from the heart of Alto Adige. Crafted by the renowned Kaltern Caldaro cooperative, this Riserva marries alpine freshness with classic Cabernet depth, offering an elegant alternative to heavier, warmer-climate styles. It’s a wine that showcases both the precision of modern winemaking and the long-standing viticultural heritage around Lake Caldaro.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Campaner Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva shows a deep ruby core with garnet highlights, bright and youthful yet already hinting at complexity. The nose opens with ripe blackcurrant and blackberry, followed by dark cherry, graphite, and subtle notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, and sweet baking spices from careful oak aging. Hints of dried herbs, pepper, and a delicate floral lift speak clearly of its cool, alpine origin. On the palate, this is medium to full-bodied, with polished tannins and a vibrant line of acidity that keeps the dark fruit focused and precise. Layers of cassis, black plum, and mulberry are framed by nuances of cocoa, espresso, and toasted oak, leading into a long, savory finish with notes of graphite and Mediterranean herbs. Still youthful in 2022, it will gain further complexity and harmony with a few years in bottle and should evolve gracefully over 8–10 years from the vintage, depending on cellar conditions.

Production
The grapes for Caldaro Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva Campaner are sourced from select hillside vineyards around Lake Caldaro in Alto Adige, where warm days, cool nights and well-drained calcareous and gravelly soils give Cabernet both ripeness and structure. Yields are kept low, with hand harvesting to ensure optimal fruit selection at the perfect point of maturity. After gentle destemming and fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks, the wine undergoes extended maceration to extract color and fine tannins, followed by maturation in oak barrels (often a mix of barrique and larger formats) to integrate structure and add subtle spice without overpowering the fruit. The Riserva designation reflects both its elevated selection and its longer aging before release.

Food & Serving
This Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva is a natural partner for richly flavored dishes such as grilled or roasted red meats, lamb chops with rosemary, braised beef, game, and mature hard cheeses like aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or pecorino. It also works beautifully with earthy mushroom dishes and slow-cooked ragù over polenta or fresh pasta. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F); for optimal expression, open the bottle 1–2 hours in advance or decant briefly to allow the aromas and texture to fully unfold.

Producer
Kaltern Caldaro (Kellerei Kaltern) is one of Alto Adige’s most respected cooperative wineries, bringing together generations of small growers around the picturesque village of Kaltern on the shores of Lake Caldaro. With a history that reaches back over a century, the cooperative has played a key role in transforming the region from a source of simple everyday wines into a benchmark for precision, mountain-grown quality. Today, Kaltern focuses on meticulous vineyard work, sustainable practices, and terroir-driven bottlings, with the Campaner line representing some of their most carefully selected, characterful wines. Their reputation for consistency and value has made them a reference point for Alto Adige wines in Italy and beyond.

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