Grape variety: Kerner - South Tyrol Weinberg Dolomiten IGT. The Kernergrape was crossed in 2020 in Weinsberg (Germany) Vernatsch (Schiava) and Riesling and named after the poet Justinus Kerner. Production area: The Rielinger farm has planted approx. 1.0ha with Kerner at 680 - 750 m above sea level. On the steep south-facing slope at the foot of Ritten/Renon, consisting of deep moraine soil of loamy conformation and plant soil of the Bolzano porphyry plate, fruity mineral wines thrive. This characteristic is typical for the lower Eisack Valley, to which the cultivation area also belongs. Vinification: With this white wine the Rielingerhof wants to reflect its terroir, which is particularly suitable for the Kerner. Due to the naturally very low yield the highest quality is obtained. The hand-picked grapes are harvested in two harvest cycles to achieve a more complex aroma-spectrum. 100% of the grapes are fermented on the skins. The wine then matures in tonneaux for two years. Matching: It is certainly an excellent aperitif wine, but it goes also well with many light dishes. Serving temperature: 15 - 18°C. Ageing potential: Over 8 years. Bottle to: 750 ml - 75 cl - 0.75 lt. Allergens: Wine can contain sulphites. Producer: Winery Rielinger BIO Wine has always been grown at the Rielinger estate. The Rielingerhof already produced wine in the Middle Ages for the nobility of the nearby castle Castel Stein, today a ruin. An ancient grape press found on the grounds of the winery and now to be seen in the tasting room, provides evidence for the historical significance of wine making. The family Messner has been cultivating wine for three generations now. While part of the harvest was brought to a cooperative winery in the past, since 2011 the entire wine production is run and marketed directly at the farm. Thus, they can offer their guests a product grown, refined and aged on the farm. The challenge is of course to achieve a very high quality in the vineyard as well as in the cellar. Now they are member of the South Tyrolean Independent Winegrowers since 2011. Furthermor, the family had been thinking about organic production for a long time. After some updatings and advanced trainings on the subj ect of organic viticulture and discussions with lik e-minded farmers, the y d ecide d in 2015 to join the Bioland association.
Alcoholic content: 13.50 %
