GEWÜRZTRAMINER KHOPFLER Trentino DOC

DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE PROTETTA

Production area
The grapes are produced within the area recognized as typical for wine growing in Trentino.  Traminer is usually associated with northerly wine growing regions characterized by cool climates such as Alsace in France. In Trentino it best performs on lower, sunny, well ventilated slopes with dry, porous soils.

WINEMAKING
Determining the optimum moment for picking is crucial in order to obtain maximum sugar concentration in the grapes without losing the variety's aromatic qualities. Once the berries are de-stemmed and crushed the mass is chilled and the juice kept in contact with the skins for a short period in order to enrich it with varietal aromas and flavours. Fermentation takes place in medium sized stainless- steel tanks, after which the new wine is kept on its fine lees for a while to add complexity to its aromatic character. The wine is then prepared for the bottling.

Description
Rich golden yellow, aromatic on the nose, reminiscent of Muscat rose, full and weighty on the palate, well-balanced, aromatic and long on the finish.

Pairing
A very elegant wine, extremely delicious on its own, it goes well with unusual combinations, or with fish in strongly flavoured sauces as well as with cheeses at the end of a meal.