Gewürztraminer, San Michele Appiano

ALTO ADIGE GEWÜRZTRAMINER

Gewurztraminer has experienced a true renaissance in recent years. This grape variety with reddish berries originated in our neighboring wine village of Tramin, and can be found growing today in almost every production zone around the globe. Unlike many of the world’s Gewürztraminers, this one is vinified dry. The result is a fruity yet spicy character that you won’t soon forget. Its aromatic richness, characterized by delicate spicy notes of cloves and delicate roses, makes it absolutely captivating

Variety

Gewürztraminer

Age

10 to 30 years

Area of Cultivation

Sites

Single vineyards along the South Tyrolean Wine Road, from Kurtatsch to Tramin and Kaltern, and all the way to Eppan (300 – 500m)

Exposure

South-southeast

Soil

Limestone gravel with a slight amount of clay

Training System

Guyot

Harvest

2015: From early to mid september; harvest and selection of grapes by hand

Vinification

Fermentation and development in stainless-steel tanks.

Yield

65 hl/ha

Alcohol Content

13.5 %

Residual Sugar

5.4 gr/lt

Acidity

4.6 gr/lt

Serving Temperature

8 to10 degrees

Pairing Recommendations

Flexible: lovely as an aperitif and also pairs well with spicy and intense dishes such as chestnut ravioli with black truffle, shellfish and with Tyrolean Käseknödel (cheese dumplings)

Storage/Potential

3 to 4 years