Brenntal Gewürztraminer Riserva DOC - Kellerei Kurtatsch

Brenntal Gewürztraminer Riserva DOC - Kellerei KurtatschA luminous golden yellow shines in the glass and immediately reveals the full richness of the Brenntal Gewürztraminer Riserva DOC - Kellerei Kurtatsch . Dense streaks wander slowly along the rim of the glass, indicating power, maturity and an intense play of aromas. Already with the first swirl, a beguiling fragrance of exotic fruit and delicate blossoms rises up. On the nose, an opulent bouquet appears, as is typical for Gewürztraminer from Alto Adige, though here with particular depth. Ripe pineapple stands out clearly, accompanied by juicy lychee, a touch of mango and a hint of candied orange. The varietal-typical rose blossom unfolds elegantly, flanked by white flowers, acacia and a touch of orange blossom. Fine spicy notes of cardamom, nutmeg and white pepper add tension to the picture, while subtle hints of honey and a touch of marzipan round off the aromatic density. On the palate, the wine is vinified dry and at the same time seductively creamy. The velvety texture softly coats the tongue and carries the exotic fruit with great richness. Pineapple, lychee and ripe yellow peaches meet lightly candied lemon peel and a little grapefruit zest. The well-integrated acidity gives freshness and structure without ever dominating. A delicate impression of ginger, clove and a little saffron brings spice into play, while a fine, salty minerality from the sandy and loamy soils of Brenntal subtly shimmers through. The body is powerful, dense and at the same time very well balanced. 15.0 percent alcohol by volume does not come across as heavy here but instead carries the aromas with impressive length. The finish is enormously persistent. Long after the last sip, notes of rose, dried apricot, pineapple, spicy tea and fine blossom honey still linger. The result is an almost meditative drinking experience that entices you to the next glass. The origin clearly shapes this wine. Alto Adige, more precisely the South Tyrol DOC, offers ideal conditions for characterful Gewürztraminer with its hillside vineyards, cool nights and many hours of sunshine. The Brenntal site is one of the warmest zones of Kurtatsch. Here, heat-retaining loam and sand soils meet steep slopes and very good ventilation. During the day the grapes ripen intensively, while the coolness of the nights keeps the aromatic profile clear and precise. In this terroir, the Gewürztraminer variety shows its full class with lush aromatics, fine structure and a hint of minerality. The typical aromas of this Gewürztraminer can be summarized well: Exotic fruits such as pineapple, lychee, mango and a touch of passion fruit Floral notes of rose, white flowers, acacia and orange blossom Spicy accents of nutmeg, cardamom, clove and white pepper Gentle hints of honey and marzipan with delicate herbal spice The style is clearly “Old World”: despite opulent fruit, elegance is the real focus. The freshness and fine structure protect the wine from heaviness. The result is a Gewürztraminer with great expressiveness that delights both connoisseurs and curious enthusiasts, combining complex aromas with a clear line. For which wine lover is this wine particularly suitable? Explorers of aromatic white wines with depth and character Lovers of Gewürztraminer who are looking for structure and length Gourmets who enjoy pairing fine dishes with sophisticated wines Collectors who appreciate characterful white wines from Alto Adige The Brenntal Gewürztraminer Riserva DOC - Kellerei Kurtatsch already offers great drinking pleasure today, but will continue to develop over several years. The indicated storage potential of around five years from the vintage provides fine potential for additional depth, slightly matured notes and even more harmony on the palate. Production of the Brenntal Gewürztraminer Riserva DOC from Kellerei Kurtatsch The grapes for this wine come from selected parcels of the Brenntal site in Kurtatsch in Alto Adige. The vines grow on warm slopes overlooking the Adige Valley. Loamy and sandy soils store warmth during the day and slowly release it again at night. In this way the berries ripen fully and achieve great aromatic density. At the same time, cool downdrafts from the mountains ensure freshness and clarity of structure. The Gewürztraminer variety has a long tradition in South Tyrol. Here it shows its typical aromatic abundance with rose and exotic fruit, along with gentle yet supporting acidity. For the Brenntal Gewürztraminer, Kellerei Kurtatsch selects ripe, aromatically highly concentrated grapes. Harvesting takes place in several passes, so that only optimally ripe grapes make it into the Riserva selection. In the cellar, gentle delivery is followed by careful processing. The grapes are gently crushed before a short maceration time allows contact between skins and must. During this phase, a large part of the intense aromatic compounds and fine phenolics are extracted, shaping the velvety texture on the palate later on. This is followed by gentle pressing....