St. Michael-Eppan Sanct Valentin Gewürztraminer Alto Adige

Key characteristics:

St. Michael-Eppan Sanct Valentin Gewürztraminer Alto Adige is a sublime expression of elegance and aromatic complexity, designed for lovers of high-end white wines. It is a wine that is elegant, layered, and multidimensional, characterized by exquisite minerality, elegant aromas, and excellent aging potential. This beguiling Gewürztraminer ranks among the most exciting growths in the wine world and is a favorite among Italians. It is set apart for its remarkable longevity, promising a wonderful drinking experience even after many years.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Gewürztraminer.
• Appearance: Intense golden yellow.
• Aroma: An intense and complex bouquet of rose, exotic fruits, oriental spices, lychee, and passion fruit. Further notes include exotic flowers, herbs, tropical fruits, and sweet spices such as cinnamon and cloves.
• Taste: Powerful, complex, and lush, with a light residual sugar that is beautifully balanced by a refreshing acidity. It is rich and well-structured, offering a pleasant softness, a luscious texture, and a long, aromatic persistence with flavors of lychee, peach, apricot, cloves, and a hint of honey.
• Region: Hailing from Alto Adige, Italy, this wine comes from renowned vineyards in the Appiano area on the Wine Road, a region celebrated for its ability to produce exceptionally high-quality aromatic wines. The grapes, varying between 5-35 years old, thrive on loamy limestone soils, benefiting from the unique terroir. The evening fall winds of the Mendel Mountains contribute to cool nights, imparting unmistakable freshness and longevity to the wines.
• Pairing: It pairs wonderfully with spicy dishes, goose liver, blue cheese, and dishes seasoned with hot spices or herbs. Excellent with risotto alla Milanese or seafood, and a perfect match for South Tyrolean specialities like ravioli made with “Kloazn (pear flour) and grey cheese. It also serves as an excellent aperitif.

Overall impression:

This Gewürztraminer is a wine of tremendous power and complexity, yet always elegant and composed. It offers a refined and memorable sensory experience, guaranteeing an enchanting drink even after many years.

Extra notes:

• As early as 1986, this Gewürztraminer was first vinified as the top growth of the prestigious Sanct Valentin line.
• St. Michael-Eppan was named “Cantina dell’Anno 2000” (Winery of the Year 2000) by the renowned Gambero Rosso & Slow Food wine guide, a testament to its commitment to quality. In the same context, Cellar Master Hans Terzer was recognized as one of the ten best winemakers in the world.