Appellation: Mosel Valley, Germany
Region: Gewürztraminer originated from an ancient grape found near Termeno, a village in northern Italy. Plantings in German vineyards yielded opulently aromatic grapes, tinged with rosy pink that the winemakers christened ‘gewurz’, which translates to ‘perfumed’—not ‘spicy’ as is sometimes thought.
Grapes for Winexpert’s Mosel Valley Gewürztraminer come from a region of Germany not far from where the Mosel meets the Rhine, from a town called Zell. With steeply sloped vineyards and mineral rich soils, the Mosel Valley produces some of the world’s finest cool-climate white wines. Low yields and hand cultivation ensure intense, richly aromatic grapes.
The Wine: Winexpert’s Mosel Valley Gewürztraminer is redolent with heady perfume and the aromatic fragrance of lychee, tropical fruit and rose petals. Finishing off-dry, it’s flavors are ample, lusciously fruity and spicy rather than complex.
Harvest Conditions: Brix 20.3, pH 3.6, TA 4.0 g/l
Similar Styles: Selection Estate Series Washington Columbia Valley Riesling, Selection
Original Gewürztraminer
Food Pairings: Matches well with spicy food such as Thai or Szechwan cuisine, strong cheeses and fresh fruits.
Sweetness Code: 1 (off-dry) Body: Medium
Alcohol by Volume: 11.0-11.5%
Oak: none
Ageing: Tempting to drink right away, the deeper floral characters develop further after six months to a year.
