Desire for Gewürztraminer

In Südtirol Alto Adige there is no cellar that does not produce it. And there is hardly a winery that does not know how to vinify the ancient vine that gives rise to an aromatic wine by definition. But label the Gewürztraminer only as a particularly fragrant wine is it an understatement. Because it can also be very long-lived and full of seductive shades. In fact, every good producer starting from the exuberant palette of aromatic notes typical of Gewürztraminer adds his own personal touch. Differences that derive primarily from the vineyards, soil, position, microclimate etc. (even if certain essential conditions must be respected. The vine loves calcareous and clayey soils, the temperate climate, but also considerable temperature variations. And therefore there is also the personal intervention of the oenologist in the cellar. In other words, when this grape meets a wise winemaker in the glass we can "stun" with a fabulous nectar.

The first evidence of the vine, almost certainly originating in the area of tremen, date back to the XNUMXth century. The grape skin is not really white, but tends to pink, which is why it appears an intense yellow in the glass as well. Moreover, among the white wines at the table it is among the most versatile. Although it is usually recommended as an aperitif, paired with freshwater fish, blue cheese, desserts (when raisin or late harvest) and vegetarian dishes, according to the writer it is also fine with white meats, Apulian focaccia and a decent range of oriental fish dishes. And how great it is to uncork a bottle during a picnic in the mountains. The descent, if not too demanding, will certainly be happy.

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Strasserhof
We are in the splendid Valle Isarco, a short distance from the Novacella Abbey. Here among other wines the cellar produces a Gewürztraminer, fresh, but long and persistent. Very suitable for an aperitif and a picnic in the mountains. It comes from medium-aged vineyards located at 700 meters above sea level. in height.

Alois Lageder
am Sand Gewürztraminer is practically an icon. Almost a classic. Or rather a champion of the vine. And like the other wines of the company, the result of a winemaking philosophy deeply rooted in the territory and respectful of nature. Even for unsuspected times.

Bozen winery
Aromaticity and spiciness. The Gewürztraminer Kleinstein it can really be the link at the table between a region such as South Tyrol and Asian cuisine. Pure and tasty food and wine fun.

 Nalles Margreid
The bottle of Gewürztraminer Lyra is another staple in South Tyrol. An obligatory stop to discover a valuable and seductive declination of the vine.

J. Hoffstatter
Gewürztraminer Kolbenhof. The enhancement of the grape variety and the vineyard. That specific soil, that exposure, that unique climatic combination. The concept of vineyard for Martin Foradori, owner of the South Tyrolean maison, is not a slogan, but the result of a profound wine culture. And a passionate and stubborn continuous research in the name of quality.

Tramin winery
The Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer of the winery among the most awarded is a small masterpiece to which the saying “Grow well then review” is well suited. It is not very elegant, we admit it. But how well do you interpret this wine that boasts a remarkable and rare longevity for a white. Therefore it is good to elbow to find an old vintage or be patient before uncorking it.

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