EPOKALE Südt. Gewürztraminer Spätlese 750ml 2016

Epokale was the first Italian white wine to be awarded 100 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. This wine contradicts the classic idea of a South Tyrolean
Gewürztraminer, redefines boundaries and impressively shows what this great variety is capable of.
Mild temperatures in spring brought about an early start of vegetation. The summer months were decidedly sunny and dry. Cool nights ensured that the physiological
ripeness could nevertheless develop in a balanced way. Thanks to a cool September, the ripening process was delayed so that an excellent harvest with optimally ripened
grapes took place. The elegant white wines show a pronounced juiciness, variety of aromas and depth, the intense reds offer plenty of fruit and character.

Grape variety: Gewürztraminer
Yield: 29 hl/hectare
Altitude: 420 - 440 m
Exposure: south-east
Harvest: End of October
Soil: calcareous gravel with clay soil, subsoil rocks of porphyry
Age of the vines: oldest Guyot stock, from over 20 years to almost 30 years old
Climate: extreme interplay between sunny days dominated by the Mediterranean climate and night hours dominated by cold downdrafts from the surrounding mountains