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Gewürztraminer Classique

Varietal
Gewürztraminer

Notes

VINEYARD: Grapes are selected from various parcels around the estate. Vineyards total 14.5 hectares, with Gewurztraminer making up 21% of the plantings. Vines are planted on steep slopes, situated south and southeast, with good sun exposure.

SOIL: Granite with mica

FARMING: Sustainable practices. No chemical fertilizers are used, natural grassing between rows - alternating with plantings of rye in the winter (to reduce erosion and improve soil structure). Vines are traditionally trained, with single Guyot cane pruning for most varietals.

VINIFICATION: Grapes are manually harvested, and clusters are preserved and intact when they arrive to the winery. Gravity-flow set up. Each parcel is pneumatically whole-cluster pressed, and fed into temperature controlled stainless tanks. Fermentation is temperature controlled.

TASTING NOTES: Bright straw yellow with light golden reflections. The nose is particularly expressive. It has nice spicy flavors and a good balance and seems light and refreshing despite its level of alcohol. Drink as a aperitif or paired with exotic, spicy dishes.