Kerner, “Nectaris” Passito

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.

Production Area: Velturno Vineyard: Southern exposure, sloping, at 2300 feet above sea level Training System: Guyot Soil: Clayey Harvest: End of October, by hand Yield: About 0.8 tons per acre

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: 1000 (375 ml)  bottles