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AM SAND Gewürztraminer wine — Alois Lageder winery — Dionysus

AM SAND Gewürztraminer

by Alois Lageder · Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

Appellation
Alto Adige/SüdtirolDOC
Type
White
Grapes
Gewürztraminer
Vineyard
Selected parcels in Magrè, Termeno and the Lake Caldaro area, with additional fruit from the Isarco Valley
Line
Compositions
Vintages
2022
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Keeps for
3–5 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Farming
Certified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
Alois LagederTrentino Alto Adige, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are drawn from several locations: selected parcels on the scree of Magrè, in Termeno and around Lake Caldaro, together with fruit from the Isarco Valley. The stated altitude range is 240–370 metres above sea level. Sandy, gravelly soils contain a high proportion of limestone.

Grapes

Gewürztraminer. Ideally, some of the fruit develops noble rot.

Vinification

The parcels are picked at different times. Harvest generally takes place comparatively early, while the grapes remain crisp and lively, supporting a style built around freshness, salinity, depth and finesse. Fermentation is spontaneous, and part of the crop is vinified as whole clusters.

Ageing

The wine matures on its lees for approximately nine months, partly in large casks and partly in stainless-steel tanks.

Technical data

2022 vintage. Alcohol: 13.5% vol.

Tasting profile

Clear golden yellow. The intensely aromatic nose combines tropical fruit, including quince and passion fruit, with spice. Full-bodied and mouth-filling, the palate is savoury-fruity and fresh, with a very persistent finish.

Serving and pairing

Pair with flavourful starters such as pâtés and terrines, grilled or fried fish and seafood, white meat, poultry, Asian dishes and cheeses. Best enjoyed within 2–8 years.