Kerner 'Luxs' Niklas 2025
The Kerner "Luxs" by Niklas is a white wine from South Tyrol coming from the wine area of Lake Caldaro, aged exclusively in stainless steel for about 5 months. It presents a greenish yellow color and expresses predominantly fruity aromas, with notes of well-ripened apricots and peaches, on a light citrus background. On the palate, it is full and soft, with persistent savoriness.
The Kerner "Luxs" by Niklas is one of the most interesting wines from this small family-run estate that manages a property near Lake Caldaro. This grape variety, created from a cross between Schiava Grossa and Riesling, has acclimatized very well in South Tyrol and produces wines that are very aromatic and have particularly intense aromas. The style of the winery, focused on enhancing the varietal typicity of the grapes, allows for the production of a fruity, mature wine with pleasant spicy hints and a remarkable taste persistence.
The white Kerner "Luxs" originates in South Tyrol, specifically in the area between Termeno and Lake Caldaro, where the Niklas winery is located. This area has been one of the cradles of viticulture in the region for centuries. Thanks to the predominantly limestone-based soils, with the presence of pebbles and clays, and sunny and ventilated exposures, both red and white grapes reach excellent ripeness. The 7 hectares of vineyard are divided into various parcels, located at different altitudes, so that each grape variety can be planted in the most climatically suitable place.suitable. The Niklas winery, in fact, places a strong emphasis on varietal typicity and the wines are authentic expressions of the fortunate terroir-grape combination, capable of expressing labels with clear and authentic traits.
The Kerner "Luxs" wine by Niklas is produced with the best bunches from the vineyards cultivated in the locations of Muttergarten, Lavardi, and Trifall at altitudes between 460 and 510 meters above sea level. The grapes undergo a brief cold maceration followed by the classic white winemaking with low-temperature fermentation, partly in steel and partly in oak barrels. Before bottling, the wine rests for 5 months in stainless steel tanks. It presents a straw-yellow color with bright greenish reflections. The bouquet opens with intense aromas of citrus, ripe fruit, peaches, apricots, tropical fruit, and a slight spicy nuance. On the palate, it has a good structure, juicy and expressive, with a full and satisfying sip, finishing with fresh and savory notes.