Bischofsleiten

Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC

Light cherry red, fruity, with delicate spices, soft tannins, lively freshness, and a long, elegant finish.

The BISCHOFSLEITEN Lago di Caldaro is an ambassador of its terroir. An unmistakable Schiava crafted from grapes grown on old vines in its own “vigna,” located in a steep vineyard near Lake Kaltern and cultivated using traditional pergola training. The complex bouquet of Amarena cherries, red currants, and violets underline its typicity. The wine is refreshing on the palate and has soft tannins with a hint of almonds. The finish is elegant and fruity.

Manual harvesting and selection of the grapes from the historic Bischofsleiten vineyard (vigna). After destemming, the stainless steel tanks are filled by gravity, followed by mash fermentation under controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 6 months in stainless steel tanks and used tonneaux (10%).

100% Schiava, indigenous variety of Alto Adige

Up to 5 years

Kaltern, Seehof, Bischofsleiten: 230–280 m above sea level, steep single vineyard in the immediate vicinity of Lake Kaltern, deep, humus-rich, sandy clay soil on calcareous gravel

Ideal with antipasti of fish, pizza, delicately spiced soups, pasta dishes, roasted fish, and meat.

Alcohol 13% vol.
Total acidity 5 g/l
Residual sugar 0.3 g/l

53 - 57°F

750 ml / 1500 ml

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2026 Vigna Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2023 | Falstaff Wein Guide 90/100 points

2025 Vigna Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2022 | Falstaff Wein Guide 92/100 points
2025 Vigna Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2022 | Gault Millau 3 grapes
2025 Vigna Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2023 | James Suckling 90/100 points

2024 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2021 | Gault Millau 3 grapes

2023 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2021 | BIBENDA 4 grapes
2023 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2021 | Vitae AIS 3 viti
2023 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2021 | Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90/100 points
2023 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2020 | Gault Millau 3 grapes

2022 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2020 | Falstaff Wine Guide 92/100 points

2021 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2019 | Vitae AIS 4 viti

2020 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2020 | Schiava Cup Best Schiava
2020 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2019 | Falstaff Wine Guide 91/100 points

2019 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2018 | Falstaff Wine Guide 93/100 points

2018 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2018 | Schiava Cup Best Schiava
2018 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2017 | Falstaff Wine Guide 93/100 points

2017 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2015 | Vitae AIS 4 viti
2017 Bischofsleiten Lago di Caldaro classico superiore, DOC 2015 | Gambero Rosso 3 glasses

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