Prälatenhof, Kaltern a.d.Weinstrasse/Überetsch
Stephan Rohregger
Once owned by the Bavarian Prelate Monasteries, the Prälatenhof in Unterplanitzing near Caldaro/Kaltern has been managed by the Rohregger family for many generations now. Since 1986, the grapes of the sunny slopes have been processed and marketed by the farm's landlord, who is also the oenologist. In recent years some innovations have been introduced in order to increase the variety of wines. High quality wines are created here through strong quantity reduction, canopy management during the summer, different fermentation processes inside barrels made of wood or stainless steel, as well as modern, elaborate maturation procedures in barriques. In collaboration with "Wein Kaltern", "Freien Weinbauern Suedtirols" and "Suedtiroler Wein", the wines of the Prälatenhof reach outside the borders of the country. Among these are the excellent Pinot Blanc, the fruity Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc, the light Südtiroler Kalterersee, the elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and the sweet Passito.