LEITEN Gewürztraminer

Wine varietal(s)

100% Gewürztraminer

Denomination

Alto Adige DOC

Altitude

350-550 m

Exposure

South-east

Terroir

The LEITEN Gewürztraminer grapes are grown in the Bassa Atesina. The ground consists of limestone soil with clay gravel.

Climate

The Mediterranean climate is characterised by hot summers and mild winters, as well as the Ora, a warm afternoon wind that comes from Lake Garda to the south.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand. Afterwards, the clarified must is fermented for around three weeks in stainless steel tanks. Before being bottled, the young wine is aged on the lees for a further five months.

Colour

Bright straw yellow, with good depth

Nose

Rich and spicy with notes of pineapple, kiwi and undertones of rosemary

Palate

Well-rounded and juicy, with an encore of exotic fruit and a beautifully fresh finish