Grape variety
Gewürztraminer
Location and soil
Steep south-facing slopes above Bozen with skeletal soils of quartz and porphyry at 550 meters above sea level.
Training system
Treillage with 8,000 vines/ha
Harvest period
End of September
Management
Close to nature, a lot of manual work, and very little use of machines due to the extremely steep slopes.
Vinification
Several hours of cold maceration, soft pressing, 30% fermentation on the skins, aging in old barrels
Characteristics
Intense floral and exotic aromatic experience; fragrance of roses, lilies, passion fruit, cloves and nutmeg.
Food recommendations
It goes well with fish hors d'oeuvres, Asian cuisine, aged cheeses, but also makes an excellent aperitif or dessert wine.
