Gewürztraminer

CLASSICS

The grapes come from vineyards planted in calcareous clay and gravel soils at an altitude between 300 – 450 meters a.s.l. 

APPELATION

Alto Adige DOC

VINTAGE

2023

vintage description

A mild and sunny winter with little rainfall was followed by a dry March, which resulted in relatively early budburst. Spring was cool and rainy, while warm sunny days alternated with rainy days in June. A hot summer, followed by rain at the beginning of September demanded a lot of effort from our winegrowers, which was in turn rewarded with a splendid autumn and ideal harvest conditions. Meticulous work in the vineyard, experience and commitment allowed our winegrowing members to brilliantly overcome the many challenges of this vintage. The white wines of the 2023 vintage are fresh and delicate and convince with their juicy freshness. The red wines, especially the Pinot Noir, are characterised by elegance and finesse.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • grapes: Gewürztraminer
  • yield: 65 hl/hectare
  • altitude: 300 – 450 m
  • soil: calcareous clay and gravelly soils
  • climate: extreme interplay between sunny days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and cool nights, marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains

winemaking

The grapes for this wine are gently pressed off to steel tanks immediately after harvest. The must ferments at controlled temperature (21° C) without malolactic fermentation. Maturation also takes place in small steel tanks.

tasting notes

The Gewürztraminer presents itself in straw-yellow colour with golden reflections.

It is a fruit-forward wine with an array of tropical fruits and spicy notes, accompanied by the typical scent of roses.

On the palate, this wine develops a discrete sweetness, sustained by a juicy acidity. It has a long finish with hints of ripe fruit and spices.

serving temperature

10-12° C

residual sugar

<3 g/l

total acidity

4.9 g/l

ABV

13.5 % vol

aging potential

4-6 years

bottle size

0.75 l 

WATCH THE LAST AWARDS
Award Date Year Score
ROBERT PARKER – WINE ADVOCATE 2018 2009 100 punti
THE WINE JOURNAL 2023 2016 100 punti
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2022 2020 Gold
DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2021 2017 Gold
VINOUS-ANTONIO GALLONI 2020 2016 97 points

Selection

Classics