Chapoutier Schieferkopf,Gewurztraminer, Pfalz, Germany,White, 75cl
€25.00
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Description
Producer: M.Chapoutier
Country: Germany
Color: White
Grape variety: Gewurztraminer (written Gewürztraminer in German).
Terroir: Soil and limestone subsoil. A hot, dry and sunny semi-continental climate.
Harvesting: By machine.
Vinification: Skin contact for around 12 hours, followed by 4 hours of gentle pressing. Settling, followed by low temperature fermentation (17-19°C) over several weeks.
Maturing: In stainless steel vat on fine lees for 3 months.
Tasting:
Colour: light yellow, green tints
Nose: intense notes, a blend of fruit (lychee, etc.) and rose, with some lighter notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit).
Palate: this sharp, dry wine is supple and forthright on entry to the palate. Nice balance of acidity and a finish with notes of lychees and citrus.
Dine Recommendations:
This Alsatian grape variety has been highly successful in Germany in recent years. Its spicy character will be best appreciated with cheeses or a meat curry.
