Every vintage this Italian beauty from Cantina Valle Isarco is one of my favorite wines, red or white, that I carry here at VINO. I love the pretty, pure whites produced by this great Alto Adige winery located in the heart of the stunning Dolomite mountains. Their brilliant Kerner, always so focused and precise, is laced through with vibrantly bright fruit and minerality from the steeply pitched, stony vineyards it’s grown in. Richly textured yest not at all heavy, this is incredibly food friendly and a fascinating wine to explore to get to know!
>> 92 pts- Wine Enthusiast: “Aromas of yellow stone fruit, Alpine herb and citrus come to the forefront on this vibrant, full-bodied white. Offering a great depth of flavor, the palate features ripe yellow peach, grapefruit and smoky mineral before closing on notes of hazelnut and nutmeg.”
>> 90 pts- Vinous: “Quite pretty and perfumed in the glass with a bouquet that mixes savory herbs, green apple, and wet stone. Silky smooth yet balanced by stimulating green citrus tones and mineral-tinged acids. Energy remains high throughout the finale as this leaves the palate buzzing with residual tension. Very nice.”
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Tuesday 11:00-5:30
Wednesday 11:00-5:30
Thursday 11:00-5:30
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Saturday 11:00-5:30
Sunday 12:00-5:00
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2021 CANTINA VALLE ISARCO Kerner “Alto Adige”
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