The 2025 Kerner from Cantina Valle Isarco captures the appeal of high-altitude white wines from Alto Adige: expressive fruit and spice aromas, balanced by freshness and a clearly defined palate. Kerner is a cross between Schiava (Trollinger) and Riesling, developed in Weinsberg, Germany, in 1929. On the sunny slopes of the Eisack Valley, this late-ripening grape produces a distinctive Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC white with both aromatic intensity and substance.

Kerner grown at Alpine elevations

The vineyards lie between 650 and 970 metres above sea level, on predominantly south- and south-east-facing hillsides. Their stony, skeletal alluvial soils contain diorite and quartz phyllite. These challenging mountain sites provide the setting for a variety that benefits from sunny exposure and a long ripening season. Based in Chiusa, Cantina Valle Isarco specialises in wines that express this distinctive Alpine environment.

Stainless-steel fermentation and fine-lees ageing

The grapes are handled gently before temperature-controlled fermentation. The wine then matures on its fine lees in stainless-steel tanks, with no malolactic fermentation. This approach preserves the grape’s natural aromatic profile and its balanced acidity without introducing oak flavours.

Spiced aromas, stone fruit and freshness

In the glass, the wine is straw yellow with greenish highlights. The nose is fresh, intense and aromatic, with a subtle spicy character. On the palate, notes of nutmeg, peach and apricot are supported by well-integrated acidity. It is an excellent choice for those looking for a fragrant white with enough definition to complement a meal.

Food pairing and serving

Serve this Kerner as an aperitif or alongside light starters, salads, egg or mushroom dishes and grilled fish. The recommended serving temperature is 8–10°C. The producer indicates an ageing potential of up to five years when stored appropriately. Supplied in a 750 ml bottle.