Region: Trentino-Alto Adige
Zone: Alto Adige/Südtiroler DOC
Subzone: Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC (Eisacktal, Eisacktaler)

Wine:

Alto Adige Valle Isarco Kerner DOC

Facts about this wine

Wine: White wine
Taste: Dry
Volume: Medium
Min. alcohol: 11.5%
Storage potential: No saving potential

Alto Adige Valle Isarco Kerner DOC is a white wine made from the Kerner grape (85-100%) with the permitted addition of local white grapes (0-15%).

The result is a straw-yellow white wine with green reflections. The aroma is slightly aromatic and delicate, while the taste is dry, full-bodied and distinctive.

The wine can be found under the name Südtirol/Südtiroler Valle Isarco Kerner DOC. When the label mentions “di Bressanone” (Brixner), it means that the grapes originated in the vineyards of the municipalities of Bressanone, Naz-Sciaves and Varna.

A Riserva type is also produced, with an aging period of minimum 2 years, starting with October 1st of the harvesting year. The minimum alcohol content is 11.5%.

The wine is also available as “Passito” or “Vendemmia Tardiva” (late harvest), in which case the grapes are dried into raisins before pressing. Both types range from semi-sweet to sweet and they are rich and harmonious. The “Passito” type must have a minimum alcohol content of 16%, whereas the “Vendemmia Tardiva” is required to have a minimum of 13.5% alcohol. Both types must age until June 1st of the year following the harvest before being released on the market.

If the label mentions “Vigna” (Gewächs or Wachstum), followed by the name of a place, it refers to a specific vineyard area or a “micro zone”.

The wine pairs well with fish and egg dishes, vegetable risotto and soft cheeses.

Great dishes to have with Alto Adige Valle Isarco Kerner DOC

Fish

Egg dishes

Risotto

Cheese

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