VALLE ISARCO, NECTARIS

Region: Alto Adige
Production Area: Chiusa, Bressanone,
Appellation: Kerner Passito DOC
Vintage: 2004
Varietal Blend: 100% Kerner
Vineyard: Southern exposure, sloping, at 1500 feet a.s.l..
Planting System: Guyot.
Soil: Clayey.
Harvest: End of October.
Yield: About 0.8 tons per acre
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vinification: The ripened grapes are left to dry for a 5 months. During this period, the weight of the grapes is reduced to less than half while its sugar content increases. After pressing, the sugar content reaches about 38%. After slow fermentation in stainless steel vats, the new wine is put to age in barriques for about five months, and then decanted into 0.375 litre bottles..
Aging: In the bottle for 3 months
Total Production: 8.000 bottles

Tasting Notes: Intense golden yellow, The nose is aromatic with scents of exotic dried fruit. The palate is sweet and seductive, full, harmonious.

Food Pairings: Idea as a dessert wine, also excellent with mature cheese.