Gewürztraminer Frauenrigl Alto Adige DOC 2022 magnum - Peter Zemmer

Grape variety: Gewürztraminer – Alto Adige DOC Origin: this wine of character comes from selected single sites rich in vines grafted on slow-growing bases and on Wire frames (guyot) are drawn. It grows under optimal conditions this Gewürztraminer on limestone gravel with clay soil at best Vineyards on the hills of Cortaccia. The favorable position of the vineyards, ideal exposure to the sun and good ventilation of the grapes promise this variety excellent qualities. Yield per hectare: 50 hl Vinification: The grapes are pressed and destemmed in a pneumatic tank press. Before the pressing process takes place a six to Eight-hour cold maceration to enhance the precious fruitiness of the wine emphasize. Then the grapes are pressed gently and through natural sedimentation clarified by turbid substances. Alcoholic fermentation Made with pure cultured yeasts at a controlled temperature of 18ºC indoors stainless steel container. Characteristics: Certainly the most typical South Tyrolean White wine; full-bodied and aromatic. Colour: from intensely bright straw yellow to golden yellow Flavour: spicy notes, sweet muscatel like dried flowers, carnations and rose petals; Aromas of ripe yellow fruit (especially peaches and apricots) mix with exotic hints of lychee, mango and passion fruit Taste: full-bodied, spicy, rich, with fine acidity; A Gewürztraminer that impresses with its aromatic length Candies Recommended food: appetizers with a strong taste (e.g. terrine and flans), grilled or fried fish, crustaceans and molluscs, white Meats, poultry, Asian cuisine Serving temperature: 10 - 12 °C Shelf life: 5-6 years