Nose
Wide aromatic range of rose petals, honey and lychees.
Palate
This Gewürztraminer has a full-bodied structure, and is lasting in the finish.
A wine with greatness that promises much both in the here and now and after many years of keeping.
Growing Conditions
- Elevation of vineyards: 260 to 400m.a.s.l.
- Hillside vineyards in Entiklar/Niclara - chalk gravel moraine soil
- Hillside vineyards in Kurtatsch/Cortaccia - loamy soil
Harvest
The grapes are harvested by hand.
Winemaking
After eight hours of maceration, fermentation and aging for ten months at 80% in concrete vats and at 20% in tonneau. After blending, the assemblage spends another two more months in concrete vats. Finally, the wine is allowed to mature additional five months in the bottle
Aging
- 8 hours maceration for 10 months: 80% in concrete vats | 20% in tonneau barrels
- 2 months in concrete vats
- 5 months maturation in bottle
Appearance
From luminous to golden yellow.
Food Pairing
Grilled fish, shellfish, Asian and hot dishes, blue cheese.