Erste e Neue
Riesling 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Riesling |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | Ageing for approximately 4 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks; no malolactic fermentation. |
- Elegant style: still wine from 100% Riesling, with a fresh and juicy profile.
- Aromas and flavours: white peach, apricot, lemon, lime and floral nuances.
- Steel vinification: controlled fermentation, 4 months on fine lees, no malolactic fermentation.
- Alpine origin: Caldaro, vineyards at 500-600m on limestone soils rich in minerality.
- Pairings and service: ideal for fish and shellfish or as an aperitif. Serve at 7-10°C.
Description
What type of wine it is
The Classic Riesling by Erste+Neue is a still white wine with a controlled designation of origin and a dry character, produced in Alto Adige. Produced from Riesling grapes vinified in stainless steel, this wine expresses a crisp and elegant profile. On the nose and palate, it offers hints of white peach and apricot, enriched by nuances of lemon, lime and delicate floral notes. The clear mineral footprint blends into a juicy and harmonious sip which, thanks to a lively acidity and good structure, leads to a long and persistent and pleasantly refreshing finish.
Where it comes from
This white wine originates from the Caldaro area, in a mountain setting characterised by an Alpine climate. The vineyards grow at an altitude of between five hundred and six hundred metres, cultivated using the Guyot training system in Alpine conditions that promote ideal ripening. The roots penetrate limestone-based soils, which give the wine a remarkable gustatory tension and enhance the citrus component. The strictly controlled yield per hectare ensures high fruit quality, accurately reflecting the aromatic identity of Alto Adige.
How it is produced
The Riesling grapes are vinified through fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, preserving the primary aromas. To keep the natural acidic liveliness intact, Erste+Neue avoids malolactic fermentation. This is followed by ageing on fine lees for four months, which enriches the structure and makes the sip full-bodied, while maintaining a dry and elegant style. Every production stage respects the principles of internationally certified sustainable viticulture.
History and facts
Originating from Caldaro, Erste+Neue's 2025 Riesling combines a centuries-old tradition with a modern Alpine vision. The vineyards grow at an altitude of 500–600 metres on limestone soils, forging the authentic identity of the Alto Adige DOC. To preserve the vibrant freshness of the grapes, the winery adopts a delicate vinification in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation, completed by ageing on fine lees for four months. This meticulous approach is paired with the FAIR’N GREEN certification, ensuring a deeply sustainable viticulture.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 400.000
- Hectares: 60
ERSTE+NEUE has been exploring new avenues for more than a century, combining Alto Adige wine culture and tradition with innovation. Throughout this journey, we have dared quite a few first ascents and in doing so have written Alto Adige wine history.
Created in 1986 as a result of the merger of Erste Kellerei (1900) and Neue Kellerei (1925) followed in 2016 by the future-oriented alliance with Cantina Kaltern. Today ERSTE+NEUE stands for top alpine wines, pressed in harmony with nature using not only the latest technology but also drawing on the experience and love of experimentation demonstated by previous generations. inery that was rich in both tradition and renown. The clue is in the name: the tried and tested is upheld, while there is an openness to innovation. Each individual bottle is proof of this philosophy.
ERSTE+NEUE has held the FAIR’N GREEN international seal for sustainable viticulture since 2018. This certification supports us not only in making sustainability goals objectively measurable but also in achieving them. The goals of FAIR’N GREEN are also close to our hearts: environmental protection, natural viticulture, promotion of biodiversity and the protection of natural resources. In addition, fair pay, social commitment and social responsibility are required. At the end of the day, the preservation and promotion of the cultural landscape are also important to us. In this way, those who love our alpine wines can enjoy excellent products that have been produced under responsible conditions for both people and nature. Read more
| Name | Erste Neue Riesling 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Erste e Neue |
| Story | History and facts Originating from Caldaro, Erste+Neue's 2025 Riesling combines a centuries-old tradition with a modern Alpine vision. The vineyards grow at an altitude of 500–600 metres on limestone soils, forging the authentic identity of the Alto Adige DOC. To preserve the vibrant freshness of the grapes, the winery adopts a delicate vinification in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation, completed by ageing on fine lees for four months. This meticulous approach is paired with the FAIR’N GREEN certification, ensuring a deeply sustainable viticulture. |
| Origin | Caldaro (Bolzano), South Tyrol, Italy |
| Climate | Alpine climate (mountainous) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soils |
| Cultivation system | Tablemount |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 60 hectolitres per hectare |
| Production technique | Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing for 4 months on fine lees in steel; exclusion of malolactic fermentation. |
| Wine making | Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing for 4 months on fine lees in steel; exclusion of malolactic fermentation to preserve natural acidity. |
| Aging | Ageing for approximately 4 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks; no malolactic fermentation. |
| Total acidity | 7.1 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 4.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |