In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: peach, elder, pineapple

Palate: aromatic, fruity, full-bodied, mineral

Strasserhof Kerner with peach, elder and pineapple aromatics: aromatic, fruity, full-bodied and mineral on the palate, in the variety's characteristic full-bodied register.

What it pairs with

  • Schinkenfleckerl
    Austrian ham-pasta gratin meets Kerner's aromatic intensity head-on.
  • Veal escalope
    Kerner's high acidity carries breaded veal classics.
  • Roast pork with apple
    Pork's fat and the wine's pineapple-and-elder register match cleanly.
  • Mild curry
    Kerner's aromatic spine handles ginger and lemongrass without losing its peach core.

History

Strasserhof's Kerner is a key wine in the cellar's white-wine portfolio, in the variety's full-bodied register that has made it an Alto Adige signature.

  1. 1998 — Kerner enters the Strasserhof portfolio

Facts

Producer
Strasserhof
Grapes
Kerner
Classification
DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco
Oak
Stainless steel
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 18-25 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage
First vintage
1998

Frequently asked about Strasserhof Kerner

What does Strasserhof Kerner taste like?

Peach, elder and pineapple aromatics per the producer; aromatic, fruity and full-bodied on the palate with mineral lift.

When should I drink Strasserhof Kerner?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Steel raising preserves primary fruit while the variety's natural weight supports a moderate ageing window.

What food pairs with Strasserhof Kerner?

Schinkenfleckerl (ham-pasta gratin), veal escalope, roast pork with apple and mild curry. Kerner's aromatic structure handles both Alpine and Asian dishes.

What is Kerner?

A 1929 Wuerttemberg crossing of Vernatsch (Schiava) and Riesling that has become a signature white variety of the Valle Isarco.

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