Gewürztraminer Sanct Valentin, San Michele Appiano

GEWÜRZTRAMINER SANCT VALENTIN

This wine is the favorite of the Italians and the indigenous white grape variety in South Tyrol. The beguiling Gewürztraminer ranks among the most exciting growths in the wine world. Sanct Valentin Gewurztraminer has an intense and complex bouquet, with aromas reminiscent of Asian spices, the delicate scent of roses and exotic fruits. As early as 1986, Gewurztraminer was vinified for the first time as the top growth of the Sanct Valentin line. It is set apart for its longevity, which promises a wonderful drinking experience even after many years

Variety

Gewürztraminer

Age

5 to 35 years

Area of Cultivation

Sites

Selected vineyards in Kurtatsch, Kaltern and Eppan (300 – 500m)

Exposure

Southeast

Soil

Loamy limestone gravel

Training System

Guyot

Harvest

2015: End of september; harvest and selection of grapes by hand

Vinification

Maceration of the grapes followed by gentle pressing. Fermentation and development in stainless-steel tanks

Yield

45 hl/ha

Alcohol Content

14.5 %

Residual Sugar

6 gr/lt

Acidity

4.4 gr/lt           

Serving Temperature

8 to10 degrees

Pairing Recommendations

Goes extremely well with spicy dishes such as foie gras and strong cheeses. It also pairs nicely with piquant spices and culinary herbs in addition to seafood risotto and the South Tyrolean specialty Kloaznravioli mit Graukäse

Storage/Potential

8 to 10 years or more