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Lago di Caldaro (Kalterersee) DOC
Schiava at its lightest and most charming, from the warm slopes around Alto Adige's lake. Pale ruby, low tannin, with red cherry, strawberry, violet, a bitter-almond note and a smoky, slightly salty finish, usually around 12 percent alcohol. It's the wine locals drink cool with speck and Schüttelbrot. Once a bulk wine, it's been reborn as a serious light red by Kellerei Kaltern, Erste+Neue and Castel Sallegg.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellerei Kaltern | Lago di Caldaro Classico Superiore Kalterersee The lake's cooperative and the reference; cherry, strawberry, almond, feather-light tannin, serve cool. | $16 to $22 | Wine-Searcher |
| Erste+Neue | Lago di Caldaro Classico Superiore Puntay Old-vine selection with more depth, dried cherry, smoke and a saline finish. | $20 to $28 | Wine-Searcher |
| Castel Sallegg | Lago di Caldaro Classico Bischofsleiten Single-vineyard from a historic lakeside estate; floral, delicate, with red currant and violet. | $18 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |