Gewurztraminer Côte de Rouffach 2019

Gewurztraminer Côte de Rouffach 2019

The vine:

Sheltered by the highest peaks of the Vosges mountains, this terroir receives an exceptional amount of sunshine. The mainly limestone subsoil ensures good drainage. The exposure of the hillsides goes from east to south-east. In 2005 the INAO (Institut National des Appellations d’Origine) acknowledge the denomination Côte de Rouffach as a communal appellation. Only the following varieties were recognized : Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir.

• Area of production: Côte de Rouffach
• Average age of vines: 40 years

The wine:

• The winemaking: Slow fermentation and maturation on fine lees
• Harvest: By hand in 20-kg-boxes
• Date of harvest: October 1st and 2nd 2019
  
• Yield: 41 hl/ha
• Residual sugar: 24,5 grams/litre
• Acidity in tartaric acid: 6 grams/litre
• Alcohol: 13,5 %/volume
• Aging potential: until 2029

Lots of finesse and elegance in this wine.. with a nose rich of exotic fruits. Aromas of litchi, mango and passion fruit. It keeps a nice liveliness and freshness in the mouth.

Organic and biodynamic Alsace wines certified by FR-BIO 01.