The Kerner variety finds absolutely ideal growth conditions in the areas close to the top of the cultivation
borders. The lean soil and the colder climate, featuring cold nights and abundant sunlight during the day,
are the ingredients of this intensely flavoured and spicy wine.
GRAPE VARIETY: Sylvaner 100%
SUPPORT SYSTEM Guyot
AVERAGE YIELD 65hl/ha
FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION 2008
AGEING CAPACITY 26-8 years
PRODUCTION AREA Chiusa, Sabiona Monastery
ALTITUDE 650 m
VINTAGE TIME mid Oktober; hand-picked
CHARACTERISTICS aromatic, generous white wine with long life potential
COLOUR pale yellow
NOSE intense, aromatic, with hints of apricot and peach
TASTE aromatic, spicy, intense; vivaciously acidic
SERVING TEMPERATURE 10–12 °C
MATCHINGS appetizers, cold meats, asparagus, herb risotto, egg or mushroom dishes, poached freshwater
fish and shellfish, ideal as an aperitif.