Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift)
Alto Adige - Valle Isarco Kerner
Valle Isarco / Eisacktal, Alto Adige, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
White, excellent clarity. Floral and musky notes in nose. Floral and spice flavors, slight skin astringency, crisp perfumed finish. My first tasting of this varietal, a really nice wine
White, excellent clarity. Floral and musky notes in nose. Floral and spice flavors, slight skin astringency, crisp perfumed finish. My first tasting of this varietal, a really nice wine
1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2018
About a dozen times enjoyed over the last ten years or so, this is always an absolute stunner, especially with sushi. Great acidic lift and bright stone fruit with subtle spice - kind of Pinot Grigio flavors with Riesling structure and mouthfeel.
About a dozen times enjoyed over the last ten years or so, this is always an absolute stunner, especially with sushi. Great acidic lift and bright stone fruit with subtle spice - kind of Pinot Grigio flavors with Riesling structure and mouthfeel.
1 person found it helpfulMay 14th, 2018Always a stunner! Reminiscent of Gewurztraminer, but more subdued with refreshing acidity, a medium body, and lovely texture on the palate.
Always a stunner! Reminiscent of Gewurztraminer, but more subdued with refreshing acidity, a medium body, and lovely texture on the palate.
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2017A little buttery on the palate. Body of melon and passion fruit and a hint of baking spice. Low acidity. Gentle straw color. A bargain.
A little buttery on the palate. Body of melon and passion fruit and a hint of baking spice. Low acidity. Gentle straw color. A bargain.
Oct 14th, 2019Love Kerner, great with sushi and spicy Asian
Love Kerner, great with sushi and spicy Asian
Mar 31st, 2018
Stunning! Sort of a Riesling with more spice and grip. Subdued, but sweet nose, initial palate sweetness drying out towards the finish. Lovely minerality, slate, long finish. Amazing QPR this punches way above its weight.
Stunning! Sort of a Riesling with more spice and grip. Subdued, but sweet nose, initial palate sweetness drying out towards the finish. Lovely minerality, slate, long finish. Amazing QPR this punches way above its weight.
Mar 10th, 2018
This is wine turned out to be a rare find in the US, as it's acreage is waning in it's birthplace, Germany, and even Japan (ca. 250 ha.) plants more Kerner than Italy (ca. 83 ha) does!
A 1920s cross between Trollinger (red grape) and Riesling, this grape, similar to Sylvaner, boasted a racy, fruity and way nutty/earthy/leathery flavor with a showy acidity. I was quite pleased with this find here on the West Coast and enjoyed every sip of it.
This is wine turned out to be a rare find in the US, as it's acreage is waning in it's birthplace, Germany, and even Japan (ca. 250 ha.) plants more Kerner than Italy (ca. 83 ha) does!
A 1920s cross between Trollinger (red grape) and Riesling, this grape, similar to Sylvaner, boasted a racy, fruity and way nutty/earthy/leathery flavor with a showy acidity. I was quite pleased with this find here on the West Coast and enjoyed every sip of it.
