KOLBENHOF<br />VIGNA GEWÜRZTRAMINER<br /><br />The Kolbenhof Gewürztraminer shows an intense golden yellow colour with delicate greenish reflections in the glass. Aromas of ripe yellow fruits, especially peaches and<br />apricots, mingle with exotic scents of lychee, mango and passion fruit. On the palate, these fruity impressions continue, while the wine still has a fine acidity that never<br />makes it seem too lush despite its concentration. A Gewürztraminer that can convince with aromatic length.<br /><br />This Gewürztraminer is a selection from the best vineyards of our Kolbenhof estate in Söll / Tramin. Thanks to the special microclimate, the ideal orientation and the age of<br />its vines, the Kolbenhof estate is one of the great cru sites for South Tyrolean Gewürztraminer. This grape variety owes its name to its place of origin, Tramin.<br /><br />Only the classification 'Vigna' guarantees the origin of a site wine in South Tyrol.<br />GT KH<br />Hofstätter Classification<br /><br />Grape variety<br /><br />Gewürztraminer<br />Soil<br /><br />Loam and limestone gravel.<br />Vinification<br /><br />After delivery, the grapes are lightly crushed and the must is left in contact with the skins for a few hours to bring out the fruitiness of the wine. After a gentle pressing and<br />natural sedimentation of the lees, the must ferments at a controlled temperature.<br />Maturation<br /><br />After fermentation, the Kolbenhof Gewürztraminer matures for another 8 months on the fine lees. The fine yeast is stirred weekly (battonage).<br />Recommended food<br /><br />Aperitif, shellfish, Asian dishes and mild Gorgonzola cheese.<br />
Price
€40.20
