Erste + Neue Gewurztraminer DOC 2023 750ml

A spicy and charismatic iteration of Alto Adige’s signature grape variety which exudes classic aromas of lychee, rose, and peppery spice. The heat-retaining soils of Erste & Neue vineyards allow the grapes to reach full ripeness even in cool years, resulting in a classically styled and refreshing Gewürztraminer.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Trentino/Alto Adige
• Appellation: Alto Adige
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White

Varietal

Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer is renowned for being a particularly tricky grape varietal to grow and cultivate, but is one which plenty of wineries persevere with due to its unique properties and excellent flavors The vines themselves are highly robust, and can even be unruly when in the correct type of soil, but they cannot grow well in terroirs which contain chalk or other similar components. They are also extremely susceptible to a wide range of diseases and rot, and due to their early budding and fruiting, they cannot survive frost. However, despite these problems, in cooler climates and on the right terroir, the Gewurztraminer grape varietal produces wonderful results quite unlike any other vine. The pink grapes are packed full of elegant and sweet flavors, their relatively high sugar content offering a light sweetness alongside floral notes, perfumed and aromatic aromas, and a distinctive taste of lychees.