Eisacktal Kellerei Aristos Kerner Alto Adige DOC 2021
92 POINTS: Wine Enthusiast
A cross between Riesling and the red Vernatsch.
Sites at 800 – 970m, light alluvial, fossil rich soils with quartz phyllite. Pre-pressing skin contact Fermented in stainless steel, 7 months aging on fine lees until bottling.
“Kerner is one of the most interesting grapes of Alto Adige. A cross between Riesling and Schiava/Vernatsch (a Red grape!) the wine is aromatic and super textural. The "Aristos" is a shining example of this super fun grape. Aromas of citrus oil, lemongrass, white flowers and river rock dance out of the glass. The palate is bright and vibrant with zingy acidity intensifying the citrus flavors found in the wine. The wine finishes with amazing texture on the palate.”
— 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
“Kerner is a crossing of Riesling with Schiava Grossa - which makes it all the more appropriate that the Kerner we picked out for out Best In Show selection this year comes from Alto Adige, the birthplace and home of the Schiava family. Fans of Kerner always adore its aromas, and they are rarely realised with more fresh-grass zest and rose-petal precision than here. Sometimes the flavours can seem a little woolly after that come-hither charm, but not here: this wine flies straight and true as an arrow, all the way to a clean spice finish backed, nonetheless, by some supporting glycerous wealth. Remarkable work and a fine varietal benchmark.”
— 97 Points, Decanter Magazine (Previous Vintage Score/Review)
ABV: 14%