Kerner Alto Adige DOC Graf 2023 - Meran

The Kerner DOC "Graf" from Cantina di Merano is a captivating wine that originates from the highlands of Labers, Marlengo, and Tirolo, located at altitudes between 500 and 650 meters. The vines, aged between 5 and 15 years, are cultivated on sandy and clayey soils enriched with humus of moraine origin, ideal for enhancing the complexity and minerality of this grape variety. The winemaking process begins with a 12-hour cold maceration, followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. Maturation on the lees for about five months imparts depth and aromatic complexity to the wine. In the glass, it presents a bright straw yellow color with green reflections. The bouquet is delicate and refined, characterized by notes of peach and muscat. On the palate, the wine is rich and intense, with remarkable persistence that enhances every sip. Perfect for pairing with rich appetizers, grilled fish, and vegetable terrines, this Kerner elevates the flavors of the dishes it accompanies, making every meal a complete culinary experience.

Denomination: Alto Adige DOC
Vintage: 2023
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Gewurztraminer
Region: Trentino Alto Adige (IT), Merano (BZ)
Refinement: Steel
Serving temperature: 8/10°C
Alcohol content: 13% vol.

This cooperative, which was founded in 1901 with a few winegrowers, evolved in 2010 through the merger of two wineries: the Burggräfler winery and the Merano winery. Today it has over 360 members who support the renovation and expansion of the cellar. The objectives have always been: the production of high quality wines, which remain faithful to their roots, the care of the vineyards, the origin of the grapes and transparency. The passion of the winemakers for their work is the secret of their wines. The winery is located in a geographically advantageous area between the mountains and the lower Val Venosta, where a vast variety of grape varieties thrive and incredibly varied and exciting wines are produced. The members are located in two decidedly different wine areas: Merano and Val Venosta. The Merano area offers a sunny, fertile and mild hilly landscape with a Mediterranean charm, while the Val Venosta is characterized by an alpine climate, often extreme, with strong temperature variations between day and night and exceptionally steep vineyards with arid soils that reach 900 meters of height. The location, the land and the climatic conditions are examined with wisdom and scrupulousness in order to identify the optimal position for each individual vine. This is how an incredibly varied and exciting repertoire of wines is born thanks to the application of the most modern technologies together with the passion of hundreds of families who make quality their absolute priority every year.