Winemaker Notes
The terraced slopes of the Dolomites are too far out of the way for most Americans who visit Italy, so this Alpine region remains a bit of a secret for its stellar whites. But for curious palates, a taste of Manni’s Kerner will surely spark the travel bug. He grows “aromatic” varieties, technically, but his wines aren’t showy or loud. His Kerner, a grape with some Riesling parentage, is a vigorous white with cool intensity. By keeping grapes shaded in a leafy canopy, then vinifying in stainless steel, Manni sidesteps richness in favor of refreshment.
A cool-climate variety suited to the highlands of Italy’s Alto Adige, where most of it is now grown, Kerner also thrives in the German regions of Pfalz and Rheinhessen, as well as Austria and Slovenia. Kerner can show a variety of floral notes, as well as green apple, apricot, tangerine, tropical fruit and fresh herb.
Wine by Region › Italy › Trentino-Alto Adige › Alto Adige
Taking full advantage of direct sunlight exposure on its steep slopes, many of Alto Adige’s best vineyards are planted at extreme altitude... read more