Cantina Kurtatsch
Kerner 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Kerner |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Kerner |
| Aging | Prolonged ageing on fine lees in stainless steel |
- Alto Adige DOC: Still, crisp and vibrant wine made from Kerner grapes
- Aromas and flavour: Notes of lilac and yellow peach, pronounced minerality and a persistent, juicy finish
- Vineyards at 800 metres: East-facing exposure and slow ripening to preserve the aromas
- In stainless steel: Controlled fermentation and ageing on fine lees for greater balance
- Rating and pairings: 91 points from James Suckling; recommended with fish dishes and cheeses
Description
Style of wine
Kurtatsch's Kerner is a still white wine with the Alto Adige Controlled Designation of Origin, made from Kerner grapes, offering an intense and refined aromatic profile. On the nose, fragrant notes of lilac and yellow peach stand out, while on the palate it is distinguished by a marked mineral character, supported by a solid acidic structure that makes it taut and vibrant to drink. The finish is long, persistent and characterised by very low residual sugar, enhanced by fermentation in steel and ageing on fine lees. This incisive freshness makes it the ideal pairing for fish dishes and cheeses.
Origin
This white wine originates in Alto Adige, where the estate's vineyards brave extreme altitudes. The grapes ripen in plots located at eight hundred metres of altitude with an easterly exposure, a microclimate ideal for gradual and complex aromatic development. The vines take root in sandy and clay soils, rich in quartz and dolomite, minerals that infuse the sip with an evident gustatory tension. Agronomic care is entrusted to Kurtatsch, a historic winery that guides local winegrowers on a path of sustainable viticulture aimed at enhancing the vocation of each individual mountain plot.
Production process
The oenological process is designed to preserve the aromatic precision of the grape variety and maintain a dry and vertical profile. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel protects the purity of the primary aromas, keeping the freshness of the fruit intact. Subsequently, prolonged ageing on fine lees enriches the wine's structure, providing the right roundness to balance the natural acidic drive. The result is an extremely dynamic, balanced glass of wine with great character.
History and facts
Founded in 1900, Cantina Kurtatsch brings together 190 families dedicated to sustainable viticulture. Kerner, a historic cross between Schiava and Riesling famous for its resistance to frost, reaches its expressive peak at high altitudes. The grapes ripen at 800 metres on soils rich in quartz and dolomite, benefitting from an ideal eastern exposure in a territory unique in Europe, which ranges from 220 to 900 metres in altitude. This altitudinal range and the artisanal work in traditional mountain farms shape the unmistakable purity of this Alto Adige DOC.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Erwin Carli
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 190
Outstanding wine is made in the vineyard. That’s why we consider our members – who do the vineyard work – to be the protagonists. For generations, they have cultivated a special connection to their vineyards, and know every single grapevine. This invaluable knowledge, paired with the small structure of our winery, offers the best prerequisites for the production of unique, characterful wines.
Thanks to the 190 small-structured family farms that cultivate 190 hectares of vineyards in a sustainable way, we are able to select the best grape material for each individual location.
We, together with our 190 members, have committed ourselves to producing nature-oriented wines through a comprehensive policy of sustainibility. The goal: sustainability in all areas – from the work in the vineyard through to the final product. During the year, we are in continuous exchange with our members to advise and support. Sustainibility is also a topic in the cellars: continuing education and optimizing guarantee sustainably designed work methods. Read more
| Name | Kurtatsch Kerner 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Kerner |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Cantina Kurtatsch |
| Story | History and facts Founded in 1900, Cantina Kurtatsch brings together 190 families dedicated to sustainable viticulture. Kerner, a historic cross between Schiava and Riesling famous for its resistance to frost, reaches its expressive peak at high altitudes. The grapes ripen at 800 metres on soils rich in quartz and dolomite, benefitting from an ideal eastern exposure in a territory unique in Europe, which ranges from 220 to 900 metres in altitude. This altitudinal range and the artisanal work in traditional mountain farms shape the unmistakable purity of this Alto Adige DOC. |
| Origin | South Tyrol |
| Soil composition | Sandy and clayey soils rich in quartz and dolomite |
| Production technique | Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and ageing on the fine lees |
| Wine making | Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, followed by prolonged ageing on the fine lees. |
| Aging | Prolonged ageing on fine lees in stainless steel |
| Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |