Gewürztraminer "Elsbeth"

Mitterberg Gewürztraminer

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

A few hours of cold maceration, 100% fermented on the skins. Subsequent gentle pressing, maturation in stainless steel 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.