Lyra Gewürztraminer DOC - Kellerei Nals Margreid

Lyra Gewürztraminer DOC - Kellerei Nals MargreidA glass of Lyra Gewürztraminer DOC Kellerei Nals Margreid shines in a light golden yellow with glossy reflections. Even the first glance promises fullness and depth. On the nose, a beguiling bouquet pours from the glass. Ripe lychee, candied orange peel and juicy yellow fruit meet fragrant rose petals. Spicy notes of ginger, nutmeg and a hint of clove set a sensual accent. On the palate, this Gewürztraminer from Alto Adige shows juicy intensity. The medium-dry style wraps the tongue in fine creaminess. Ripe exotic fruit brings to mind lychee, mango and a touch of passion fruit. Added to this is a spicy vein of ginger, nutmeg and white pepper. Delicate floral tones of rose and orange blossom accompany the impression right into the long finish. The crisp texture brings tension to the dense aromatics. The acidity appears precise and carries the high alcohol elegantly. In this way, the wine shows power without seeming heavy. The discreet residual sweetness buffers the alcohol and creates a harmonious balance. The fruit clearly takes center stage, yet fine mineral notes hint at the calcareous soil. Clay components provide fullness and breadth on the palate. Gewürztraminer from South Tyrol has always delivered intense aromas and opulent textures. This single-varietal example from Kellerei Nals Margreid also emphasizes the typical strengths of the grape variety. The location in Trentino South Tyrol benefits from cool winds from the mountains and abundant sunshine during the day. This allows the grapes to ripen aromatically while retaining their fresh structure. The DOC status stands for clear origin and strictly tested quality. On the nose, a dense, multi-layered world of aromas unfolds, whetting the appetite for the first sip. Typical impressions are particularly evident: Exotic fruit such as lychee, mango and ripe pineapple Floral notes of rose, orange blossom and a hint of mace Spice from ginger, nutmeg, clove and white pepper Fine citrus nuances of candied orange peel and grapefruit peel Light mineral accents from the limestone soil in the background On the palate, it presents itself as a powerful yet finely guided white wine in the Old World style. The structure appears clear, the fruit intense, the body dense. The acidity brightens the medium-dry style and provides tension. The alcohol content of 15.0 percent by volume is integrated through extract and residual sweetness. The finish lingers long and aromatic, with traces of roses, ginger and sweet spice. For lovers of aromatic white wines, this wine offers an impressive experience. The Gewürztraminer grape presents all its facets here. From the first scent to the last sip, a feeling of fullness, elegance and Alpine clarity accompanies you. The lime- and clay-rich soils of the region shape the character with fine minerality and at the same time juicy density. Those who want to experience the strengths of this wine in a nutshell are best advised to follow these three moments: Let the wine breathe briefly in the glass and consciously perceive the intense bouquet. Take a first small sip and let the texture glide across the entire tongue. Observe the long finish in which fruit, blossom and spice gradually emerge. This is how the magic of Lyra Gewürztraminer DOC Kellerei Nals Margreid unfolds in full effect. Production of Lyra Gewürztraminer DOC from Kellerei Nals Margreid The grapes for this wine come from selected parcels in the Alto Adige South Tyrol DOC region. Here Alpine freshness and Mediterranean sunshine meet. The vines grow on calcareous and clayey soils that lend the wine tension and volume. Limestone brings precision, clear structure and fine mineral notes. Clay provides power, fullness and dense aromatics. Gewürztraminer is considered an aromatic grape variety with particularly fragrant grapes. In South Tyrol it reaches an impressive expressiveness. Kellerei Nals Margreid works with targeted yield management. This results in concentrated grapes with dense aromatics. Harvesting takes place at the ideal time, when fruit, acidity and sugar have reached their perfect point. The grapes are transported quickly and gently to the winery. After arrival, the whole grapes or lightly crushed berries are gently pressed. A short period of skin contact intensifies the aroma of lychee, rose and spicy notes. The must then flows into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. There, fermentation starts at moderate temperatures. In this way, the grape variety’s fine aromatic compounds are preserved and develop clearly. Part of the wine probably matures on the fine lees. Regular stirring of the lees, the so-called bâtonnage, creates more creaminess and depth. At the same time, the crisp texture is retained. Maturation in stainless steel tanks emphasizes freshness, clarity and varietal character. Wood influences the character only subtly here, if at all. The style aims for pure fruit, intense spice and a juicy, structured palate. Before bottling, the wine matures fu...