Commemorates Archduke Heinrich (1828-1891), a love story and his morganatic marriage with Leopoldine Baroness von Waidek. He lived with his family in Bolzano and Sallegg Castle.
Karal
Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC
Full ruby red, intensive aromas of berries and cherry, delicate spices, strong tannins, balanced acidity, persistent finish.
The Pinot Noir comes from the historic Preyhof estate, located not far from Sallegg Castle above Kaltern. It is a Pinot Noir vineyard of rare excellence: slightly cooler, with less intensive sunshine and ideal soil. Rich ruby red in colour, the Pinot Noir KARAL reveals notes of cherry, blueberry, and coffee. The interplay continues on the palate, spiced with delicate roasted aromas. The balanced acidity and pronounced tannins reinforce the firm structure of the wine. The finish is elegant, long and persistent.
Manual harvesting and selection of the grapes from the oldest vines at the Preyhof. After destemming (10% whole bunches), filling of the stainless steel tanks by gravity. Cold maceration (5 days) followed by fermentation, gentle pressing, and malolactic fermentation. Ageing in barriques and tonneaux (20% new), with subsequent blending after one year of ageing. Bottling and at least another 6 months of bottle ageing.
100 % Pinot Noir
5 years or longer for particularly outstanding vintages
Kaltern, Preyhof estate, Prey: 550 m above sea level, deep, humus-rich clay soil on calcareous gravel
Ideal with beef tartare, stewed and roasted meats, lamb and game dishes, and mild soft cheese.
Alcohol 13.5% vol.
Total acidity 5.9 g/l
Residual sugar 0.3 g/l
57 - 60°F
750 ml / 1500 ml
A Glimpse into Honors and Highlights
Awards & Ratings
2026 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2021 | Falstaff Wein Guide 91/100 points
2026 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2021 | Decanter 87/100 points
2025 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2021 | Wine Hunter Oro
2025 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2021 | James Suckling 89/100 points
2024 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2020 | Gault Millau 4 grapes
2024 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2020 | James Suckling 92/100 points
2024 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2020 | Robert Parker Wine Advocate 91/100 points
2024 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2020 | Falstaff Wine Guide 90/100 points
2024 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2020 | Veronelli 91/100 points
2023 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2019 | Gault Millau 4 grapes
2023 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2019 | James Suckling 93/100 points
2023 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2019 | BIBENDA 4 grapes
2023 Karal Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC 2019 | Robert Parker Wine Advocate 91/100 points
