Girlan
Gewurztraminer 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Traminer Aromatico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Aging | Aged for 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel; further ageing in bottle. |
- Origin Alto Adige DOC: Cornaiano, Egna and Mazon; altitude 250–1000 m, clay soils
- Intense aromas: hints of rose and lychee, apricot, tropical fruit and notes of cinnamon
- Taste from dry to off-dry: full and rounded structure, pronounced freshness, prolonged persistence
- Vinification in steel: gentle pressing, fermentation at controlled temperature, aged for 6 months on fine lees
- Serving and pairings: 13.5% vol; temperature 10–12 °C, ideal with Asian dishes and shellfish
Description
What kind of wine is it
Girlan's Gewurztraminer is a still white wine with Controlled Designation of Origin from Alto Adige, which precisely expresses the character of its original grape variety. On the nose, it develops an intense aromatic profile, where floral notes of rose and lychee intertwine with hints of apricot, tropical fruit and spicy notes of cinnamon and cloves. On the palate, it ranges from dry to off-dry, revealing a medium-full body that is harmonious and rounded, balanced by a pronounced freshness. Maturation in stainless steel tanks provides a clear and persistent interpretation of the varietal aromatic profile.
Where does it come from
The Gewurztraminer grapes are grown in the Alto Adige region, cultivated between the Bassa Atesina and the hills of Oltradige, in the renowned areas of Cornaiano, Egna and Mazon. The vineyards are located at an altitude between 250 and 1000 metres, rooted in medium-textured clay soils that encourage full ripening. The Alpine-Mediterranean climate, with its three hundred days of sunshine per year, creates unique microclimates. This natural synergy gives the wine's structure a pronounced aromatic intensity.
How is it produced
Production begins with a manual harvest, with careful selection of the bunches before gentle pressing. The must is clarified by natural sedimentation, then alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Maturation continues for about six months on the fine lees, always in steel, excluding malolactic fermentation to preserve the original tension. This technical approach produces a vegan white wine with a harmonious texture and a long, clean finish.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1923 in a historic building in Cornaiano, Kellerei Girlan embodies the winemaking spirit of South Tyrol. The winery brings together two hundred members who hand-cultivate prestigious plots of about one hectare each, working in full respect of the environment. Awarded the Gambero Rosso star for having received the “Tre Bicchieri” more than ten times, the company skilfully combines historical traditions with innovative approaches. Since 2017, it has adopted the delicate gravity-fed vinification, an essential technique for preserving the elegance and lively aromatic purity of the grapes.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1923
- Oenologist: Gerhard Kofler
- Bottles produced: 1.350.000
- Hectares: 220
Today, about 200 greatly committed and motivated winegrowers and their families farm an area covering about 230 hectares of vineyards in the best production areas of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina. Our enologist, Gerhard Kofler, keeps in close personal contact with the winegrowers and provides his professional advice during the growing season. This beneficial exchange of expertise sets the foundations for producing highest quality wines. The wines are among the most awarded in the region and available in more than 40 countries worldwide. Read more
| Name | Girlan Gewurztraminer 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Girlan |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1923 in a historic building in Cornaiano, Kellerei Girlan embodies the winemaking spirit of South Tyrol. The winery brings together two hundred members who hand-cultivate prestigious plots of about one hectare each, working in full respect of the environment. Awarded the Gambero Rosso star for having received the "Tre Bicchieri" more than ten times, the company skilfully combines historical traditions with innovative approaches. Since 2017, it has adopted the delicate gravity-fed vinification, an essential technique for preserving the elegance and lively aromatic purity of the grapes. |
| Origin | Bassa Atesina (Cornaiano, Egna and Mazon) and the Oltradige hills, Alto Adige |
| Climate | Alpine-Mediterranean climate |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured clayey soils |
| Yield per hectare | 63 hl/ha |
| Harvest | The harvest is carried out manually in small containers for transport to the cellar. |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; gentle crushing and pressing with clarification of the must by natural settling; fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; ageing for 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation; further ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; delicate crushing and pressing with must clarification by natural sedimentation; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; ageing for 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation; further ageing in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel; further ageing in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.66 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 5.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |