Riesling 'Kaiton' Kuenhof 2023
Kuenhof

Riesling 'Kaiton' Kuenhof 2023

The Riesling "Kaiton" by Kuenhof is a white wine made from grapes sourced from vineyards located on terraces at 550-700 m above sea level and aged in barrel. Fruity, floral, and with a hydrocarbon hint on the nose. Incisive, mineral, savory, and round on the palate

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26,50 
Awards
2Gambero Rosso

Features

Denomination

Alto Adige/Sudtirol DOC

Vines

100% Riesling Renano

Tipologia

Region

Alcohol content

13 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts

Aging

A few months in large oak barrels

Filosofia produttiva

Indigenous yeasts, Independent Winegrowners

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites

RIESLING 'KAITON' KUENHOF 2023 DESCRIPTION

The Riesling "Kaiton" by Kuenhof is a wine that recalls in its name the old Celtic appellation used to identify the area where the ancient farmhouse stands. A wine definitely to try and to have in the cellar as Peter Plieger has a sought-after production of bottles with considerable cult status. A Riesling of character!

The vineyards, from which the grapes that will give birth to this wine come, are arranged on terraces between 550 and 700 meters above sea level. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel containers using only indigenous yeasts. The aging is planned for a period of several months in large oak barrels.

The Riesling "Kaiton" is golden yellow in color. On the nose, the hydrocarbon sensation emerges sharply, but it is quickly followed by citrus notes, aromatic and spicy herbs, denoting a climbing but composed character. Sharp on the palate, with an aromatic and fresh structure. An extraordinary saltiness and Minerality contrasts with its light and straight drinkability, during which the olfactory notes previously perceived return. A wine of undeniable personality. The screw cap will not be an excuse to store the wine again in a protected place, as it will finish first!

Colour

Golden yellow

Scent

Elegant and delicate, fruity and floral, with slight citrus notes

Taste

Incisive, direct, round, and with an extraordinary savory and mineral vein

Temperature
8°-10°C
When to open
To enjoy an artisanal wine at its best, we recommend you to let it 'breathe' at least 15-30 minutes before serving
When to drink
Wine good to drink now, but that can have a beautiful evolution after resting for a while in your cellar
Glass
Medium open goblet
Perfect for young and medium bodied white wines which don't require excessive oxygenation to open. The opening, slightly tighter than the body of the glass, favors the concentration of aromas towards the nose, enhancing the perception of aromas and limiting the dispersion
Longevity
You can let it rest in the cellar comfortably for 4-5 years
GuideYearScoreQuote
Gambero Rosso20232 / 3High Level Wine

Kuenhof

Foundation Year1990
Vineyard hectares6
Annual production38.000 bt
WinemakerPeter Pliger
AddressLoc. Mara, 110 - Bressanone (BZ)
Kuenhof

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