Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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.

  1. 1995: Modern Koefererhof grower-estate era under Gunther Kerschbaumer

Facts

Producer
Koefererhof · visiting guide
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.

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