Cortaccia Brenntal Gewurztraminer Riserva 2017

Cortaccia Brenntal Gewurztraminer Riserva 2017

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Trentino Alto Adige - Italy
White still aromatic

How to serve

Serve at:

12 - 14°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Aged White Wines
Cortaccia Brenntal Gewurztraminer Riserva 2017
From the thirteenth century until the early modern period, the "Traminer" was considered the most famous wine of the South Tyrol. The "Brenntal" area, located in the northwest of Cortaccia, during the day is among the hottest positions. By clay soils, red, deep, hilly vineyards of the Gewürztraminer grape extracts those seductive aromas that lead to the baroque descriptions: peony with dewdrops, acacia honey, candied orange peel, mango, lychee and lavender. In the lower areas Gewürztraminer would end up "exhale" too much acidity - on these exposed terraces, for centuries strengthened with stone walls, the robust wine acquires a lively acidity and flavor. In colorful combination of stones of the ancient stone walls you can see the tread elements that soil Gewürztraminer "Brenntal" retransmits the palate: a mineral complex game that with the aging of the wine emerges as a vigorous and juicy finish. The Aging capacity "Brenntal" is impressive. For this it is only available as RESERVE.

Colour

Straw yellow tending towards gold.

Bouquet

It opens up scents of elder, basil, thyme, yellow flesh peach, lychee and rennet apple.

Flavour

In the mouth it is compact and in perfect balance, equipped with mineral personality and aromatic determination. Intriguing the empyreumatic echo.

Pairing

Fish
Shellfish
Cheese

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Features

Name Cortaccia Brenntal Gewurztraminer Riserva 2017
Type White still aromatic
Classification DOC Alto Adige Traminer Aromatico Riserva
Year 2017
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Traminer Aromatico
Country Italy
Region Trentino Alto Adige
Origin Cortaccia (BZ)
Climate Altitude: 250-350 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Clay soils.
Yield per hectare 6000 kg
Vinification Cold maceration of the must for 3.5 hours –temperatureregulated must fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing On fine less for 12 months in stainless steel and for 6 months in large oak casks.
Total acidity 5.20 gr/L
Residual sugars 9.10 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
Decanter
91/100 
2017
James Suckling
91/100 
2017
Robert Parker
93/100 
2017
Vinous
93/100 
2017
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2017
xtraWine
94/100 
2017
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2021
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2019
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2019
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2018
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2016
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2015
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2015
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2014
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2014
Cantina Kurtatsch
From this winery:

As one of the oldest wine cooperatives in Alto Adige, we look back on a long tradition. The esteem for our unique terroir, craftsmanship and inestimably valuable experience in the vineyard are handed down from generation to generation. In this way, 1...

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