Nose
This Gewürztraminer has a 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 Niclara and Cortaccia
- Exposure: S/SE
- Soil: Chalk gravel moraine soil in Niclara and loamy soil in Cortaccia
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.