Tiefenbrunner Merus Gewürztraminer

Wine Description

This most ancient grape of the region is treated to some careful vinification that preserves its true varietal character. Grown on hillsides surrounding the villages of Entiklar and Kurtatsch, not far from the winery itself, the Gewürztraminer is allowed to get perfectly ripe. Vinified in a combination of stainless steel tanks and cement vats, the wine is matured on the fine lees for extra depth of character. The stainless steel preserves freshness while the cement allows the wine to breathe naturally. The final blend is a classic example of this variety.

Tiefenbrunner Castel Turmhof
Christof Tiefenbrunner, Owner
Tiefenbrunner Vineyard
Tiefenbrunner Cellar
Tiefenbrunner, Castle Park
Tiefenbrunner Vineyard
Tiefenbrunner Family, Grandma Hilde, Anna, Johannes, Sabine and Christof
Tiefenbrunner Historic Cellar
Tiefenbrunner Family
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Acclaim
“The 2017 Tiefenbrunner Gewürztraminer Merus is deeply alluring, showing confectionary spices, hints of vanilla bean, ripe mango and hints of tropical citrus. Its heady aromas are a perfect introduction to the balance of rich oily textures and stimulating acids that are found within. This literally buzzes with energy, as salty minerals offset flavors of lemon curd and ripe peach. The Merus really packs a lot of character and seductive depth into a well-defined and chiseled Gewürztraminer.”
— Vinous, Nov 2020
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Vineyard size
16 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous, Silty Sandy-Loam and Gravel
Training method
Pergola and Single-Guyot
Elevation:
858-1,551 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400-2,800
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1978-2008
Harvest time:
September-October
First vintage of this wine:
1970
Bottles produced of this wine:
80,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Gewürztraminer
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
6-10 days
Fermentation temperature:
66-70 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months
Length of bottle aging:
1 month
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
4.9 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
23 g/L
Residual sugar:
5.3 g/L