Descrizione
Features
Designation
Alto Adige/South Tyrol DOC
Grape varieties
Gewurztraminer 100%
Type
Region
South Tyrol ( Italy )
Alcohol content
15 %
Format
Bottle 75 cl
Vinification
Manual harvesting of grapes, then temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats
Aging
8 months on fine lees in stainless steel
Additional notes
Contains sulfites
DESCRIPTION OF GEWURZTRAMINER ‘FLORA’ GIRLAN 2022
South Tyrolean winery Girlan introduces Gewurztraminer ‘Flora,’ agenerous and extroverted expression of this popular aromatic variety. The ‘Flora’ line includes fine wines subjected to strict quality controls, sourced from the best production areas of the Oltradige and Bassa Atesina, all to meet the winemaking potential of the terroir and the varieties grown. The name of the range represents a dedication to South Tyrolean artist Paul Flora, who illustrated the labels.
Girlan Gewurztraminer ‘Flora’ is made from only Gewurztraminer grapes grown between 450 and 500 meters above sea level on gravelly, clay soils rich in minerals. The vineyards are located in the Girlan subzone, in the hills of Oltradige, and in the Bassa Atesina. Following manual harvesting, the grapes are transferred to the winery and first undergo a short maceration and then whole cluster soft pressing. After natural settling, the must undergoes temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the same containers in which the 8-month maturation on the yeasts takes place, without carrying out malolactic fermentation, so as to preserve the wine’s natural freshness.
On visual examination, the Gewurztraminer ‘Flora’ from the Girlan estate expresses an intense straw yellow hue. Intense aromatic scents of exotic fruits, ripe apricot, jasmine, white rose, dehydrated ginger and citrus zest emerge from the glass. In the mouth it is full, warm and dense, with enveloping softness well balanced by lively freshness in a remarkably persistent finish. This Gewurztraminer makes an excellent pairing with rich, savory dishes of exotic cuisine or with aged cheeses.
Color
Intense straw yellow
Taste
Full in character, soft, fresh and with a remarkably persistent finish
Aroma
Intensely aromatic, with distinct floral and exotic fruit notes