Terminum Gewürztraminer is a precious composition of fragrances, harvested in the very first days of winter in one of those rare places where nature allows precious noble rot to develop, giving this wine its distinctive character.
"This extremely fine-grained sweet Gewürz wine can duke it out with the best from Alsace. A marvelous sweet wine not to be missed.” Ian D’Agata, Vinous, February 2020
2017 vintage description:
Mild temperatures in April led to early bud break. Favourable weather conditions in May further accelerated the development of the vegetation but a dry period in June slowed down shoot and grape growth. After a humid July, a warm August followed with many hours of sunshine. After several rainy days at the beginning of harvest, the autumn weather developed favourably with considerable fluctuations in temperature. The grapes profited from a long phase of vegetative growth and were in good health, though berry size was somewhat smaller than average. The white wines are very well balanced, with beautiful fruit, fine acidity and juicy freshness. Charming elegance and pleasant tannin structure characterize the red wines.
Grapes: Gewürztraminer
Yield: 19 hl/Hektar
Altitude: 400 – 500 m
Soil: calciferous gravel and clay with porphyry bedrock
Age of vines: 15–25 years
Slope exposure: southeast 80%, south 20%
Climate: significant difference in temperature between the hot Mediterranean days and the Cool nights influenced by the very cool Alpine fall winds
Harvest: end of December
Bottles produced: ca. 4,800
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Residual sugar: 280 g/l
Total acidity: 7.2 g/l
Alcohol: 8.5%
Aging potential: over 20 years
Bottle size: 0.375 l