Grapes: Gewürztraminer – Alto Adige DOC
Origin: Grafted to slow-growing rootstock and trained on traditional wire
trellises (Guyot), this Gewürztraminer grows in the best vineyard zones in the
valley floor around the center of Cortina s.s.d.v.. The favourable location of
the vineyards, ideal sunshine, and the good ventilation of the berries develop
the best sides of the character of this varietal.
Yield per hectare: 60 hl.
Vinification: The grapes are pressed and the stems are removed in the
pneumatic tank press. Before being pressed, a 6 - 8 hour long cold maceration
takes place in order to enhance the fruitiness of the wine. Afterwards, the
grapes are gently pressed and clarified through the natural settling of
sediments. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out with pure strains of yeast
at a controlled temperature of 19° C (66° F).
Characteristic properties: Undoubtedly the most typical white wine of Alto
Adige; rich in body and aromatic.
Color: intensively radiant straw yellow to golden yellow
Bouquet: spicy tones, with hints of sweet muscat and the scent of dried
flowers, cloves, and rose petals
Flavor: full in the mouth, spicy, rich, fresh, and lively, with a very soft,
pleasant acidity
Recommended pairings: Crab, lobster, other shellfish, pâtés, and as an
aperitif
Serving temperature: 12 - 14° C (54 - 57° F)
Cellaring: 3 - 4 years
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