The 2021 Kerner is quite pretty and perfumed in the glass with a bouquet that mixes savory herbs, green apples, wet stone and tropical floral nuances. This is silky-smooth, almost weighty in feel, yet nicely balanced by stimulating green citrus tones and mineral-tinged acids. Energy remains high throughout the finale, as the 2021 leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension and resonating on hints of sage and candied lime. Very nice.
by EG, Vinous Media , 2022
Editor's Choice
Aromas of yellow stone fruit, Alpine herb and citrus come to the forefront on this vibrant, full-bodied white. Offering a great depth of flavor, the palate features ripe yellow peach, grapefruit and smoky mineral before closing on notes of hazelnut and nutmeg.
by KO, Wine Enthusiast , 2022
The youngest winery of note in Alto Adige, Cantina Valle Isarco was founded in 1961 at Maso Reinthaler. Unfortunately, the initial winery burnt down in 1962 and was then replaced by a new modern winery in 1975. The 135 members benefit from altitudes ranging from 300m – 1000m, excellent soils and climate for producing expressive wines with wonderful individual varietal character. For the most part, as a result of the steep slopes on which the vineyards lie, picking is almost entirely done by hand.
The Isarco Valley offers one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Alto Adige, with its majestic mountains dotted by alpine farmhouses, castles, monasteries, villages, magnificent chestnut groves and, above all, terraced vineyards enclosed within neat low stone walls. The people are accustomed to working the predominantly steep mountain slopes, tending their vineyards at heights of up to 950m. It is primarily, this variety that commands respect and keeps alive the valley people’s attachment to their unique natural surroundings.