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Penon

450 - 700 M
The spectacularly located district of Penon, with altitudes ranging between 450 and 700 meters, is characterized by cooling nighttime katabatic winds. The slopes face the east. This causes substantial ...
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Penon-Hofstatt

500 - 650 M
The hamlet of Hofstatt lies above the village of Kurtatsch. Cooling fall winds in the evening provide for great temperature swings between day and night and create an ideal, breezy microclimate. The ...
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Graun

800 - 900 M
This picturesque high plateau crowning the dolomite cliffs above Kurtatsch is among the highest winegrowing locations in Alto Adige. Its elevation and the southeast facing vineyards result in some of ...
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Brenntal

220 - 300 M
The Brenntal location north of the village of Kurtatsch belongs among the warmest locations (up to 40°C/104°F) in Alto Adige. The vines on these steep slopes with its intensive sunshine grow ...
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Penon-Kofl

450 - 600 M
Kofl, in the Alpine area of German-speakers, means "mountain knoll". The proximity of these steep slopes to the westerly mountain range guarantees an early sunset. The evening fall winds provide for ...
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Mazon

350 - 450 M
The Mazon location is one of the best-known Pinot noir locations in Italy and occupies a plateau across the valley from Kurtatsch. Here, our demanding Pinot noir vines grow on sandy, loamy ...
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Glen

450 - 650 M
Not far from the Mazon vineyards is our second Pinot noir location, somewhat higher in altitude. While the soil characteristics of the two locations are similar, the location of Glen has somewhat ...
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Kerner

Alto Adige DOC 2023

About this wine

The Kerner grape is a cross between Schiava (Vernatsch) and Riesling. The south-east facing vineyards at 800 m a.

s.l. are ideal for the cool climate grape variety. Due to the high temperature difference between day and night, the grapes retain their firm acidity and develop intense fruit and flower aromas of yellow peach and lilac during the long ripening period. The Kerner Selection owes its pleasant minerality to the calcareous, gravelly-loamy dolomite soil. The firm acidity supports the minerality on the palate and ends in a long, juicy finish.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Variety Kerner
Terroir

800 m a.s.l., south - east exposure, sandy and loamy soil with quartz and dolomite

Vinification

Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel followed by ageing on the fine lees

Alcohol 13,0 % by vol.
Total acidity 6,3 g/l
Residual sugar 2,5 g/l
Yield per hectare 75 hl
Optimum maturity 1-3 years
Method of cultivation sustainable
Bottle sizes 0,75 l

Awards

  • 2023
    • James Suckling
      91/100 points
  • 2022
    • Vinous
      91/100 points
  • 2021
    • Wine Spectator
      89/100 points
    • Wine Enthusiast
      90/100 points
    • Wine Spectator
      89/100 points
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      16,5 points
  • 2020
    • Vinous
      90/100 points
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