In the glass
Aroma: intense mineral, juicy, complex
Palate: mineral-rich, structured, complex
Kofererhof Sylvaner from high-altitude organically managed vineyards around 800 m near Novacella: intense, mineral-rich, juicy and complex per the consortium description, structured palate from harsh-altitude conditions.
What it pairs with
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Smoked trout
The wine's mineral signature meets cold-smoked Alpine trout directly. -
Schluetzkrapfen
Spinach-ricotta ravioli sing against Sylvaner's mineral lift. -
Asparagus risotto
Spring asparagus needs Sylvaner's high acidity. -
Aged Bergkase
Crystalline mountain cheese mirrors the wine's mineral spine.
History
Koefererhof is the Kerschbaumer-family estate near Novacella in the upper Valle Isarco. Vineyards sit around 800 m and are organically managed. Sylvaner anchors the cellar's white-wine portfolio with around 48,000 bottles produced annually across the five-variety lineup.
- 1995 — Modern Koefererhof grower-estate era under Gunther Kerschbaumer
Facts
- Producer
- Koefererhof
- Grapes
- Sylvaner
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco
- Oak
- Stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Kofererhof Sylvaner
What does Kofererhof Sylvaner taste like?
Intense, mineral-rich, juicy and complex per the producer's consortium description. The palate is structured and mineral-driven from harsh high-altitude growing conditions.
When should I drink Kofererhof Sylvaner?
Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Stainless raising preserves fruit; the altitude-driven acidity supports medium-to-long cellaring.
Where is Kofererhof located?
Near Novacella in the upper Valle Isarco, with vineyards at approximately 800 m elevation, organically managed.
What food pairs with Kofererhof Sylvaner?
Smoked trout, Schluetzkrapfen ravioli, asparagus risotto and aged Bergkase mountain cheese are the regional pairings.