Cantina Tramin
Epokale Gewurztraminer Spatlese 2017
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Traminer Aromatico |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Traminer Aromatico |
| Aging | In small steel containers in continuous contact with the lees for eight months; after bottling, maturation for about six years in the dark in the Monteneve mine in Val Ridanna (over 2,000 m), at a constant 11°C and 90% humidity. |
- Type and designation: Still aromatic white wine, Alto Adige DOC, late harvest
- Grape variety and vintage: Pure Gewürztraminer, 2017, 12.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Unique ageing: Six years in darkness in the Ridanna Monteneve mine at over 2,000 metres
- Intense aromas: Notes of rose, white flowers, exotic yellow fruit, citrus and warm spices
- Taste and pairings: Full-bodied, juicy and mineral with a long finish; ideal with fish and cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Epokale Gewurztraminer Spatlese from Cantina Tramin is a still aromatic white wine from late harvest. To the eye, it displays an intense straw yellow colour with bright golden highlights. The bouquet releases enveloping aromas of rose petals, spicy white flowers and exotic yellow-fleshed fruit, enhanced by notes of citrus and warm spices such as ginger, saffron and nutmeg. On the palate, it is full and deep, revealing a pronounced juiciness balanced by a fresh acidity. The residual sweetness blends harmoniously with a distinct minerality, delivering a finish of extraordinary persistence.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from mid-altitude vineyards in Alto Adige, an area characterised by a continental climate. The rows, mainly facing south-east, benefit from significant temperature variations, with days warmed by Mediterranean influences and nights cooled by mountain breezes. These conditions are essential for the development of a complex aromatic richness. The soil consists of calcareous gravel and clay, resting on a solid base of porphyry rock. This specific geological composition gives the wine its typical mineral character and supports its complex structure.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual late harvest, followed by a brief cold maceration and gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place slowly at a controlled temperature in small steel containers, where the wine rests for a long time in contact with the lees. The most distinctive stage of maturation involves six years of ageing inside the Ridanna Monteneve mine, at over two thousand metres above sea level. In this underground environment, in total darkness, the wine remains at a constant temperature and high humidity: conditions that guarantee an exceptional ageing potential and preserve its original freshness over time.
History and Curiosities
Created by the historic Cantina Tramin, Epokale evokes the glorious tradition of South Tyrolean Gewürztraminer by enhancing its residual sugar. The prized grapes from the late harvest of 2017, selected from the oldest vineyards, give it a powerful soul. To preserve its exceptional freshness, the wine undergoes an exclusive maturation in a mine at over two thousand metres above sea level, resting for six years in the darkness of Ridanna Monteneve. Acclaimed by critics, this rare masterpiece offers unparalleled aromatic complexity and longevity.
Awards
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2017
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2017
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1898
- Oenologist: Willi Stürz
- Bottles produced: 1.900.000
- Hectares: 270
Today, we are 160 families tending approximately 270 hectares of vineyards. We pride ourselves on the fact that each bottle is the quintessence of our philosophy of life and work: accuracy, commitment, trust and creativity. Read more
| Name | Tramin Epokale Gewurztraminer Spatlese 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Traminer Aromatico |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Cantina Tramin |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created by the historic Cantina Tramin, Epokale evokes the glorious tradition of South Tyrolean Gewürztraminer by enhancing its residual sugar. The prized grapes from the late harvest of 2017, selected from the oldest vineyards, give it a powerful soul. To preserve its exceptional freshness, the wine undergoes an exclusive maturation in a mine at over two thousand metres above sea level, resting for six years in the darkness of Ridanna Monteneve. Acclaimed by critics, this rare masterpiece offers unparalleled aromatic complexity and longevity. |
| Origin | Tramin, Alto Adige (Trentino-Alto Adige), Italia |
| Climate | Continental with large temperature fluctuations (Mediterranean influence and cold mountain nights) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous gravel and clay, with a subsoil of porphyry rock. |
| Yield per hectare | 29 hl/ha |
| Harvest | End of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 °C |
| Fermentation | Over four weeks |
| Production technique | Cold maceration in the must, soft pressing, slow fermentation at a controlled temperature, ageing in small steel containers in contact with the yeasts and maturation in the dark for six years in a high-altitude mine |
| Wine making | After destemming and crushing, the grapes are left to macerate briefly in the must at a low temperature, followed by gentle pressing. Slow fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18°C for over four weeks, followed by cooling to 5°C for 10 days. The wine is then transferred to a small stainless steel container where it remains in contact with the lees for a further eight months, with racking by natural sedimentation. |
| Aging | In small steel containers in continuous contact with the lees for eight months; after bottling, maturation for about six years in the dark in the Monteneve mine in Val Ridanna (over 2,000 m), at a constant 11°C and 90% humidity. |
| Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 64.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |