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Goldmuskateller Moscato Giallo Sudtirol Alto Adige DOC wine — Kurtatsch winery — Dionysus

Goldmuskateller Moscato Giallo Sudtirol Alto Adige DOC

by Kurtatsch · Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

AppellationAlto Adige/SüdtirolDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesMoscato Giallo
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Keeps for1–3 years
Bottled in0.75 l
KurtatschTrentino Alto Adige, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from the company's own vineyards in Alto Adige, at 350–450 m above sea level. The site faces east, on sandy, gravelly soils rich in dolomite. The Alps shield the area from cold air masses from the north, so warm, humid air from Lake Garda and the Mediterranean Sea plays a key role in shaping the local climate. Warm Mediterranean days followed by cool nights help the grapes develop their full aromatic potential and give the wine an extra touch of inviting spice.

Vinification

Winemaking begins with cold maceration in the press. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature.

Ageing

The wine spends some time on its fine lees in the same stainless steel tanks.

Vintage notes

2020: The winter in Alto Adige was relatively mild, followed by a rainy March and a dry, warm April. Flowering began slightly earlier than usual. The summer had no prolonged periods of extreme heat, but the growing season was short and the first grapes were harvested in early September. The 2020 white wines are marked by appealing acidity.