Ritterhof
Alto Adige Gewurztraminer 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Traminer Aromatico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Aging | Ageing potential 3–5 years |
- Grape variety and style: 100% Gewürztraminer, aromatic dry white wine from Alto Adige DOC
- Aroma: notes of rose, geranium and spices such as carnation and cloves, with great intensity
- Taste: rich and structured flavour, spicy notes, long, smooth and persistent finish
- Vinification: gentle pressing, cold maceration, fermentation in stainless steel at 20°C
- Pairings and serving: ideal with Asian cuisine, shellfish and blue cheeses; serve at 12–14°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ritterhof Gewürztraminer Alto Adige is a dry white wine made from Gewürztraminer grapes grown in Alto Adige. It displays a bright straw yellow colour with luminous green highlights and stands out for its intense and enveloping aromatic profile. On the nose, clear notes of rose and geranium emerge, combined with the pungent nuances of carnation and cloves. The palate is rich and structured, characterised by a spicy flavour and a dense texture. The finish is long, persistent and perfectly smooth, making it ideal for accompanying the intense flavours of Asian dishes, shellfish and blue cheeses.
Where it comes from
This white wine originates from the areas of Termeno and Caldaro, regions in Alto Adige historically renowned for the cultivation of Gewürztraminer. The vineyards, trained using the Guyot system, grow at an altitude between 250 and 490 metres above sea level. This altitude ensures gradual ripening, preserving freshness and aromatic expression. The soil consists of gravel, clay and porphyry, a composition that gives the wine a distinct varietal character and excellent flavour persistence. The Ritterhof winery manages these plots with respect for the agricultural environment, favouring sustainable practices to maintain the territory’s identity intact.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest, carried out between mid-September and mid-October. The bunches are quickly brought to the winery for gentle pressing, followed by a cold maceration designed to extract the precious floral and spicy bouquet. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a constant temperature of 20°C. The absence of wood ageing preserves the aromatic clarity and natural smoothness of the wine, delivering a pure and elegant expression in the glass that faithfully reflects the characteristics of the raw material.
History and Curiosities
Founded in Caldaro in 1967, the Ritterhof estate produces excellent varietal wines through careful and sustainable methods. The grapes for this Gewürztraminer 2024 are strictly hand-picked and vinified immediately to preserve the integrity and purity of the aromas. Highly acclaimed by critics with prestigious awards such as the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso and the Tre Stelle Veronelli, this wine expresses the authentic soul of Alto Adige: an exceptional white with excellent ageing potential of up to five years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1967
- Oenologist: Hannes Bernard
- Bottles produced: 330.000
- Hectares: 40
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| Name | Ritterhof Alto Adige Gewurztraminer 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Ritterhof |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in Caldaro in 1967, the Ritterhof estate produces excellent varietal wines through careful and sustainable methods. The grapes for this Gewürztraminer 2024 are strictly hand-picked and vinified immediately to preserve the integrity and purity of the aromas. Highly acclaimed by critics with prestigious awards such as the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso and the Tre Stelle Veronelli, this wine expresses the authentic soul of Alto Adige: an exceptional white with excellent ageing potential of up to five years. |
| Origin | Oltradige and in the Bassa Atesina |
| Soil composition | Gravel, clay and porphyry |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 70 hl/ha |
| Harvest | From mid-September to mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | 20 °C |
| Production technique | Gentle pressing, brief cold maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks (20°C) |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing followed by a brief cold maceration to preserve the floral aromas, then temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 20°C. |
| Aging | Ageing potential 3–5 years |
| Year production | 330000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |