In the glass
Aroma: peach, fruity, aromatic
Palate: dry, full, spice, nutmeg
Aristos Kerner from 800-970 m altitude: peach-driven aromatic intensity with racy elegance, dry and full-bodied on the palate with characteristic nutmeg spice and high acidity.
What it pairs with
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Schinkenfleckerl (ham-pasta gratin)
Cured ham and pasta find a serious aromatic counterpart in Kerner's spice. -
Veal escalope
Wiener Schnitzel's lemon-and-veal axis aligns with Kerner's high acidity and full body. -
Roast chicken with thyme
Kerner's nutmeg signature lifts the roasted-poultry richness. -
Spicy noodle stir-fry
The aromatic structure handles ginger and chili without losing its peach core.
History
Kerner is a 1929 Wuerttemberg crossing of Vernatsch (Schiava) and Riesling that became one of Alto Adige's signature whites. The Aristos Kerner is grown at the cooperative's highest plots, between 800 and 970 m, where altitude preserves acidity and amplifies the variety's nutmeg-and-peach signature.
- 1929 — Kerner created in Wuerttemberg as a Vernatsch x Riesling crossing
- 1996 — Kerner enters the Aristos premium-tier portfolio
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Valle Isarco
- Grapes
- Kerner
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco
- Oak
- Ten months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks and large wooden barrels after brief skin contact
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1996
Frequently asked about Aristos Kerner
What does Aristos Kerner taste like?
Fruity and aromatic with peach notes on the nose; dry, full-bodied with spice and nutmeg undertones on the palate. Racy elegance from 800-970 m altitude vineyards.
When should I drink Aristos Kerner?
Drink between 3 and 8 years from vintage. The ten months on fine lees and high natural acidity from altitude support medium-term cellaring.
What grapes are in Aristos Kerner?
100% Kerner, a 1929 Wuerttemberg crossing of Vernatsch (Schiava) and Riesling that has become a signature variety of the Eisacktal.
What food pairs with Aristos Kerner?
Veal escalope, roast chicken with thyme, ham-pasta gratin and lightly spicy Asian noodles work; Kerner's nutmeg signature lifts both Alpine and Asian cuisine.