ALSACE GEWURZTRAMINER COLLINES DE GRANIT
The winegrower: Dominique et Julien Frey
Annual production: 8 000 bottles
Alc.: 13.5% vol
Available in: 75cl
Grape Variety(ies): Gewurztraminer
Type of soil: Granic sand
Yield: 50 hl/ha
Age of the vine: 15 years
Harvest: Manual grape harvest
VINIFICATION
Pressing grapes entire, indigenous yeasts, fermentation 4 weeks
Maturing: 6 months on fine dregs in barrel.
Aging potential: Can be kept 3-5 years
CHARACTERISTICS
Wine with the aromas of roses, structured and very persistent in the palate.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Accompany exotic and sweet‐salty dishes, strong cheeses and desserts. To serve at 12‐14° C.
AWARDS
• 87/100 Gilbert et Gaillard 2013
• Prix d’Excellence – Gerber Dussert ‐1ers grands vins classés
• 86/100 Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Winemaker Comments:
“The grapes come from three different hills composed of granitic sand. A spicy nose, a mouth wide and smooth, give a lot of femininity to this wine.”