Gewürztraminer, Cantina Caldaro

GEWÜRTZTRAMINER

D.O.C.

Varietal(s)

Gewürztraminer

Age of vines

5 – 20 years

Temperature

10 – 12 °C

Optimal aging

2017 – 2020

Yield

60 hl / ha

Trellising system

Wire-trained + Pergola

Alcohol

14.5 %

Residual sugar

5.5 g/l

Ta

4.7 ‰

Contains sulphites

Vinification

Destemming of late-harvested, but still perfectly sound grapes; 12-hour cold maceration, after which the grapes were pressed and underwent natural clarification; fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18-20 °C; four-month ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel

Vineyard

South- and east-sloping vineyards at an altitude of 300 – 450 meters above sea level. Loamy, chalky gravel, heat-retaining and well-drained soils

Tasting notes

bright, golden yellow

intense aromas of rose blossoms, lychee, and pineapple

full-bodied and creamy at first impression, unfolds its wide spectrum of fruit nuances on the palate, with a long, lingering, aromatic finish

Recommendation

Glazed duck, Thai red curry or grilled jumbo shrimps. A feast of a pair for cheese lovers. Castelmagno and Gewürtztraminer - first class!