Tramin Gewürztraminer
Wine Description
This Gewürztraminer has been produced by the winery since its inception in the early 20th century. Today the grapes are sourced from vineyards in Montagna and Termeno, the ancestral home of the Gewürztraminer grape. Vinified in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation is carried out to add richness and body to the wine.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Vineyard name
Various vineyards in Termeno and Montagna
Vineyard size
75 acres
Soil composition
Clay and limestone
Training method
Pergola and Guyot
Elevation:
900-1,500 feet
Vines/acre:
2,000
Exposure:
Southeastern/Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1972-2002
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1899
Bottles produced of this wine:
4,800
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Gewürztraminer
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
70 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months
Length of bottle aging:
Minimal
Analytical Data
Acidity:
4.9 g/L
Alcohol:
13.8 %
Residual sugar:
4.5 g/L