Tiefenbrunner
Turmhof Gewurztraminer 2023
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Traminer Aromatico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Aging | After blending, the wine matures for two months in concrete vats, then is aged for five months in the bottle. |
- Grape variety and origin: 100% Traminer Aromatico from Alto Adige DOC, vineyards of Niclara and Cortaccia
- Aromas and colour: rose petals, honey and lychee; from bright yellow to golden
- Vinification: 8 hours of maceration, matured in concrete and tonneau, then 5 months in bottle
- Taste profile: full-bodied structure, 15% vol, residual sugar 6.1 g/L, persistent finish
- Pairings: shellfish, grilled fish, spicy Asian cuisine, blue cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Turmhof Gewürztraminer by Tiefenbrunner is an aromatic still white wine made from Gewürztraminer grapes in South Tyrol. It stands out for its brilliant hue, ranging from yellow to golden, and for its clear aromatic profile, characterised by elegant notes of rose petals, honey and lychee. On the palate, it reveals a significant structure and a notably persistent finish. Its pronounced aromatic expression pairs beautifully with shellfish, grilled fish and the spicy dishes of Asian cuisine.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from vineyards located in South Tyrol, cultivated using the Guyot system at an altitude between 260 and 400 metres. The optimal south and south-east exposure ensures full ripening of the bunches. The terroir is divided between the Niclara area, dominated by calcareous gravel from moraine sediments, and the Cortaccia area, where clay soils prevail. This combination of territories, together with low yields per hectare, gives the wine great concentration and breadth of flavour.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with eight hours of skin maceration to extract the full aromatic spectrum of the variety. Fermentation and subsequent maturation last ten months: part takes place in concrete vats in contact with fine lees and the other part in wooden barrels, thus balancing freshness and complexity. After the blend, the wine rests for a further two months in concrete before finishing with a final ageing of five months. This process enhances the harmony between the natural residual sugar and the vibrant acidity.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the historic winery Tiefenbrunner, founded in 1848, Turmhof Gewurztraminer embodies the true excellence of Alto Adige DOC. This white wine originates from rows cultivated using the Guyot method between Niclara and Cortaccia, where the ideal southern exposure and soils rich in calcareous gravel and clay lend the wine its unmistakable elegance. The meticulous vinification process includes eight hours of maceration and ten months of maturation in cement and tonneau, followed by careful bottle ageing. Awarded 4 Bibenda bunches, this wine offers a complex and refined harmony.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1848
- Oenologist: Stephan Rohregger
- Bottles produced: 650.000
- Hectares: 88
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| Name | Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Gewurztraminer 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Tiefenbrunner |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the historic winery Tiefenbrunner, founded in 1848, Turmhof Gewurztraminer embodies the true excellence of Alto Adige DOC. This white wine originates from rows cultivated using the Guyot method between Niclara and Cortaccia, where the ideal southern exposure and soils rich in calcareous gravel and clay lend the wine its unmistakable elegance. The meticulous vinification process includes eight hours of maceration and ten months of maturation in cement and tonneau, followed by careful bottle ageing. Awarded 4 Bibenda bunches, this wine offers a complex and refined harmony. |
| Origin | Niclara and Cortaccia, Italy |
| Soil composition | Calcareous gravel of morainic sediments in Niclara; clay soils in Cortaccia |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000-7000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 40-50 hectolitres per hectare |
| Fermentation | and maturation for ten months |
| Production technique | Macerazione sulle bucce (8 ore), fermentazione e maturazione per 10 mesi (80% sui lieviti fini in botti di cemento e 20% in tonneau), poi 2 mesi in botti di cemento e 5 mesi di affinamento in bottiglia |
| Wine making | After eight hours of maceration, fermentation and ageing for ten months (80% on fine lees in concrete vats and 20% in tonneaux), followed by a further two months in concrete vats and five months of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | After blending, the wine matures for two months in concrete vats, then is aged for five months in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 4.8 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 6.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |