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Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg

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Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Address:
Unterwinkel 15/V.lo di Sotto15, 39052 Kaltern/Caldaro
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+39 0471 963132 / +39 0471 964730
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Vineyard:
31.00 ha
The estate is located in the municipality Kaltern (Caldaro) in the Italian wine sector South Tyrol (Area Trentino-Alto Adige ). In 1851 the castle was bought in nearby Bolzano by Archduke Rainer of Austria (1827-1913), Viceroy of Lombardy-Venetia, and went through succession in the ownership of the Earls of Kuenburg. Today the estate is already in its sixth generation of George Earl is headed by Kuenburg. The vineyards cover 31 hectares of vineyards in prime locations around the Kalterersee with sometimes up to 50-year-old vines. There is a white grape varieties Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer and Muscat Giallo, and the red varieties are Lagrein, Moscato Rosa (Pink Moscato), grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Vernatsch. A special feature here is the most well-kept Rosenmuskateller , For Prince Henry of Campo Franco brought vines with some of his Sicilian estates. As a family legacy, he is like a treasure guarded and only produced in limited quantities. It is run consistently near-natural, environmentally friendly farming and grapes only from its own records to be used for the production of wines. The expansion is three stories below ground in the historic cellar, depending on the type of wine in large oak casks or barrels. Among other wines of the DOC areas South Tyrol and Kalterersee produced.
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2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Moscato Rosa, to about 35.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Fairly mature nose, dried and preserved black and red berries and plums, tart spicy notes, prominent almonds and muscat, touch of sweetish tobacco, smoky and roasted notes, spicy oak. Full-bodied and sweet on the palate, partly dried fruit, spicy notes and tobacco, tart smoky and toasted oaky notes, some more almonds and muscat, persistent and has some depth, very creamy, slightly oaky on a very good finish.

0.375 Liter, 0%, # CS-L1510

88
(2011-10-26)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Riserva, Cabernet, to about 15.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Fairly shy nose, blueberries,m dried red currants and some cassis, herbaceous notes, hint of chocolate, light spicy oak. Elegant, partly preserved and partly dried red currant fruit and some cassis on the palate, medicinal herbs and some old oak, prominent fennel, moderate mineral notes, vegetal notes in the background, integrated, fine-grained tannins, quite full-bodied and has some substance, elegant and polished in spite of the noticeable alcohol, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # CS-L1909

87
(2011-09-07)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Cabernet, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Muted berry nose, undergrowth and herbaceous notes, earthy notes and a hint of potato. Some barrel notes on the palate, preserved and dried berry fruit, light earthy and vegetal notes, very slightly noticeable tannins, some old oak on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L1910

83
(2011-09-07)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Nero, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Slightly muted nose, partly dried red berries, delicate spice, light earthy notes and medicinal herbs- Fairly light-bodied on the palate, elegant, spicy dried berry fruit, earthy notes and some undergrowth, hint of mushrooms in the background, very light acid bite, integrated, fine-grained tannins, polished and refreshing, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # CS-L1110

85
(2011-09-07)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Preserved and marinated berries on the nose, plum kernels and marzipan, herbaceous notes. Fairly soft, preserved berry and plum fruit on the palate, herbaceous notes, very delicate hint of bitter almonds, polished tannins, has some substance, refreshing style, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # CS-L2010

85
(2011-09-07)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Nussleiten, to about 35.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Fairly open, but also compact nose, herbs and spices, preserved dark berries, dried prunes and figs. More partly dried plum, fig and berry fruit on the palate, delicate roasted notes, spicy oak, dried vegetal and herbaceous notes, elegant acidity, partly mature tannins, but partly also coarse and astringent, fairly persistent, but not particularly deep, slightly jammy and overripe, hint of licorice and delicate sweetish creamy notes on an attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 15%, # CS-L1609

84
(2011-08-17)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Merlot, to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Mixed berries on the nose, partly dried herbs, vegetal and light nutty notes. Fairly cool, tart cherry fruit and mixed berries on the palate, dried vegetal and herbaceous notes, delicatley spicy earthy notes, fairly prominent acidity, fine-grained tannins, light acid bite, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # CS-L1810

83
(2011-08-17)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Chardonnay, to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Very typical cool nose, tart citrus fruit and apples, light vegetal notes. Clear, elegant, juicy, very polished fruit on the palate, extremely elegant acidity, vegetal notes, good persistence, creamy, some cool elements, very well balanced, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # CS-L0211

85
(2011-07-11)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco, to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Clear nose, pomaceous fruit and melon, nutty notes. Fruity and more light nutty notes on the palate, very elegant acidty, straightforward style, not particularly deep, but very well made and typical, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0111

84
(2011-07-11)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein, to about 10.00 €
Rosé wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Red berries and a delicate hint of black berreis on the nose, hint of almonds, light herbaceous notes. Clear, lively, elegant, juicy fruit on the palate, polished, elegant, fairly lively acidity, hint of almonds and herbaceous traces, pleasant to drink, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # CS-L0911

84
(2011-07-06)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Sauvignon Blanc, to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Cool, grassy and herbaceous nose, some green apples and pears, hint of citrus and some elderberries. Clear, straightforward, fairly polished style on the palate, delicately juicy fruit, very elegant acidity, fairly persistent, creamy with slightly noticeable alcohol, but very well made, approachable and pleasant to drink, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # CS-L0711

84
(2011-06-29)
2010, Kalterersee / Lake Caldaro DOC, Classico, Auslese "Bischofsleiten", to about 10.00 €
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Very clear nose, light cherries and red berries, elegant almond notes, peppery, herbaceous notes. Clear, straightforward style, elegant and juicy on the palate, slightly spicy, almonds again, herbaceous and delicate mineral notes, persistent, harmonious, still youthful, light peppery and mineral traces on a good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # CS-L0611

85
(2011-06-29)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Moscato Giallo, to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Shy, tart yellow fruit on the nose, prominent spicy vegetal notes, touch of dried grass, light floral notes. Clear fruit on the palate, fairly prominent, elegantlly tart spicy vegetal notes, elegant, fairly lively acidity, slightly persistent, harmonious, quite a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0411

84
(2011-06-22)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Gewürztraminer, to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Nose still very shy, delicate herbs and spices, pomaceous fruit and melon, some rose wood, lychee and pimento. Genbtle, delicately bitter preserved apple and melon fruit on the palate, hint of Mediterranean fruit, tart bitter herbaceous notes and some rose wood, mineral traces, moderate acidity, alcohol already well integrated, approachable, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # CS-L0511

85+
(2011-06-21)
2010, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Grigio, to about 10.00 €
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Partly dried apples and some citrus fruit on the nose, butty notes and mushrooms. Tranquil, dry fruit on the palate, light vegetal notes, earthy traces, elegant acidity, nutty notes, not particularly deep, noticeable alcohol, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # CS-L0311

82
(2011-06-21)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Chardonnay
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Pomaceous fruit and a hint of citrus on the nose, fairly elegant tart, spicy vegetal notes. Clear, straightforward, polished style, slithly spicy on the palate, elegant acidity, nutty and vegetal traces, not particularly deep, but pleasant to drink, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0210

83
(2010-07-27)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein, Riserva
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Slightly reductive nose with fairly prominent animal notes, preserved and partly dried black berries, some cherries and plums, herbs and spices, earthy and mineral notes in the background. Full-bodied and quite juicy on the palate, ripe fruit, slightly sooty oak, fairly fine, predominantly mature tannins, cool style, more earthy and mineral notes, good persistence, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # CS-L1509

86
(2010-07-26)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Moscato Giallo
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Lively nose, pomaceous fruit and a hint of citrus, some muscat, fresh vegetal and light floral notes. Polished, dry, elegant, juicy fruit on the palate, herbs and spices, vegetal notes, more light floral traces, fairly lively acidity, slightly creamy, delicate mineral traces, quite a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0410

85
(2010-07-26)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Cabernet, Riserva
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Fairly mature nose, black berries, delicate malted notes, some oak and licorice, candied herbs. Fairly clear, mature fruit on the palate, medium-fine, slightly astringent tannins, delicate oak, touch of soup greens in the background, not a lot of substance, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L1708

83
(2010-07-23)
2007, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Merlot, Riserva
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Preserved berries on the nose, herbaceous notes, hint of chocolate, some smoky notes, cedar, mineral traces, delicate spicy oak. Fairly soft, warm, preserved and jammy berry fruit on the palate, some old oak, undergrowth, dark chocolate and polish, slightly astringent tannins, full-bodied and has some substance, quite compact, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14.5%, # CS-L1709

87
(2010-07-23)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Nero, Riserva
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Clear red berry nose, herbaceous and vegetal notes, light mineral and very light floral traces. Clear, fairly tart fruit on the palate, delicate oak, more vegetal and herbaceous notes, light acid bite, good persistence, harmonious and quite refreshing, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # CS-L1608

86
(2010-07-22)
2009, Kalterersee / Lake Caldaro DOC, Classico, Auslese "Bischofsleiten"
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Clear, fairly elegant red berry nose, delicate floral notes, herbaceous traces. Polished, slightly creamy fruit on the palate, delicate hint of chocolate, fine mature tannins, floral and herbaceous traces, good persistence, prominent mineral notes, very delicate acid bite, refreshing, clearly shows its origin, very good finish. Lovely wine from Lake Kaldaro.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # CS-L0610

87
(2010-07-21)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein
Rosé wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Muted nose, red berries, light earthy and herbaceous notes. Polished, slightly bitter cherries and berries on the palate, hint of orange zest, herbaceous notes, integrated acidity, shows its origin, varietal character, very clean and refreshing, piquant bitter note on an attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # CS-L0910

84
(2010-07-19)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Gewürztraminer
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Preserved Mediterranean fruit and melon on the nose, herbs and rosewood, mineral notes. Fairly cool on the palate, slightly perfumed citrus fruit, lychee, apple and melon, herbaceous notes, delicately bitter mineral notes in the background, integrated acidity, has backbone and substance, still slightly closed, slightly rough on a very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 14%, # CS-L0510

86+
(2010-07-15)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Grigio
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Pomaceous fruit on the nose, light vegetal and delicate herbaceous notes. Uncomplicated style, slightly dissolute fruit on the palate, partly green apples, herbaceous traces, light earthy notes, integrated acidity, very light tannic touch on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0310

83
(2010-07-14)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Sauvignon
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Clear, firm, typical nose, herbs and grassy notes, citrus fruit, some elderberry and cassis. Clear and typical again on the palate, straightforward style, fairly prominent elegant acidity, spicy vegetal notes, elderberry, fairly persistent, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # CS-L0710

84
(2010-07-11)
2009, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Clear pomaceous fruit on the nose, delicate vegetal notes, nutty traces. Polished, straightforward style, fruity on the palate with light vegetal notes, nutty traces, harmonious acidity, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # CS-L0110

83
(2010-07-09)
2006, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Cherries and mixed berries on the nose, light smoky notes, some spicy oak. Clear, straightforward, elegant and juicy fruit on the palate, some mroe smoky oak, fine tannins, only slightly astringent, delicate acid bite, slightly persistent, very harmonious, not particularly deep, but very typical, has some mineral notes, very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # CS-L1508

86
(2009-06-30)
2004, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein, Riserva
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Preserved tart cherries and mixed berries on the nose, herbaceous notes, smoky, spicy oak. Fairly mature on the palate, some more slightly tart fruit, tart, smoky, spicy oak, medium body, slightly persistent, acid bite and lemony notes on a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0208

84
(2009-06-30)
2004, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Merlot, Riserva
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Plums, red berries, black berries and some tobacco on the nose, braised and dried bell peppers. Elegant and juicy fruit on the palate, sugar candy, oak, some sandy and astringent tannins, licorice, some dried prunes and mixed berries, noticeable alcohol, not particularly deep, good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13.5%, # CS-L1907

83
(2009-06-24)
2008, Kalterersee / Lake Caldaro DOC, Auslese "Bischofsleiten"
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Red berries on the nose, slightly burnt notes, delicate undergrowth and light animal notes. More light animal notes on the palate, medicinal herbs and red berries, delicate acid bite, very slightly astringent, slightly sandy tannins, slightly noticeable alcohol on an attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0809

82
(2009-06-15)
2005, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Cabernet
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Fairly mature nose, preserved black berries, red berries and some herbaceous notes, buttery traces, cedary notes, smoky and roasted notes. Straightforward fruit on the palate, smoky oak, quite fine tannins, slightly dusty and astringent, herbaceous notes and bell peppers in the background, not particularly deep, slightly tart and astringent on an otherwise attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L1407

82
(2009-06-07)
2005, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Cabernet, Riserva
Red wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Ripe black berries on the nose, some dried herbs and mineral notes, smoky and light sooty notes. Fairly cool style, slightly tart dark fruit on the palate, vegetal traces, smoky, roasted oak, fairly prominent, slightly dusty and astringent tannins, slightly persistent, slightly sandy on a good finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # CS-L1208

84
(2009-06-07)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Quite prominent nutty notes on the nose, pomaceous fruit and melon, light vegetal notes, some old oak. Straightforward style, delicate fruit on the palate, light vegetal notes, some more light nutty notes and oak, very elegant, harmonious acidity, fairly persistent, tranquil style, attractive to good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0109

82
(2009-05-25)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Grigio
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Pomaceous fruit on the nose, delicate nutty notes, light herbs and spices. Straightforward style, polished delicate fruit on the palate, more light vegetal notes, nutty, very elegant acidity, well balanced, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0309

82
(2009-05-22)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Chardonnay
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Clear melon nose, light nutty notes. Elegant and juicy on the palate, hint of apple and more light nutty notes, fairly prominent acidity, vegetal traces, not particularly deep, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0209

81
(2009-05-08)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Moscato Giallo
White wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Elegant nose, melon, stone and pomaceous fruit, light nutty notes. Very clear on the palate, elegant fruit, playful aromatic notes, quite firm, elegant acidity and mineral traces, harmonious, good to very good finish.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # CS-L0509

85
(2009-05-08)
2008, Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC, Lagrein
Rosé wine, South Tyrol, Weingut Castel Sallegg - Georg Graf Kuenburg
Tart red berries on the nose, some apples, light vegetal notes. Very light-bodied, straightforward style, slightly spicy on the palate, elegant acidity and moderate tannins, light acid bite, vegetal traces, attractive finish.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # CS-L0709

81
(2009-05-07)