Gewürztraminer 2022 Kellerei Kaltern 750ml

Baroque splendour, underpinned by a Bach sonata. If you want
can defuse the pomp with Thai cuisine!

ORIGIN: the name Gewürztraminer goes back to Tramin, the neighbouring village of Kaltern.
where this variety was first mentioned in a document in the 14th century.
was mentioned in a document. Whether the variety really originated in Tramin is questionable. The fact
is that it has a very long tradition in South Tyrol and produces excellent wines.
excellent wines.
YEAR: a relatively mild winter was followed by a rainy March and a dry and warm April.
and a dry and warm April. Flowering took place a little earlier than
than normal, and the summer passed without any prolonged hot spells. Despite-
the vegetation advance until harvest became shorter and shorter, and the first
the first grapes were harvested at the beginning of September. The last load
reached the winery on 9 October.

VINIFICATION: late harvesting of ripe and healthy grapes, destemming, cold maceration of 12 hours, pressing
cold maceration of 12 hours, pressing, natural must clarification
temperature of 18-20 °C, ageing on fine lees in stainless steel for 3 months.
stainless steel.

VINEYARD: South and east-facing slopes at 300 to 450 m above sea level; loamy
limestone gravel, heat-storing and water-permeable.

TASTING NOTE
- bright golden yellow
- intense aroma of rose petals, lychee, pineapple
- full and creamy on the nose, unfolds its full fruit sweetness on the palate and ends
palate and ends with a long finish of aromatic fruit notes.

RECOMMENDATION: It goes well with crustaceans and spicy pâtés, Asian cuisine, but also makes an excellent
Asian cuisine, but also makes an excellent aperitif wine.

VARIETY: Gewürztraminer
AGE OF VINE: 5 - 30 years
DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 11 - 13 °C
MATURITY FOR DRINKING: 2021 - 2024
YIELD: 60 hl / ha
METHOD OF CULTIVATION:
wire frame + pergola
ALCOHOL: 14,5
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 5 g/l
ACID: 4,9 g/l
Contains sulphites