Christopher Piper Wines Gewurztraminer 2019 Vinas del Vero
Brand: Christopher Piper Wines
VINEYARDThe “El Enebro” single estate was planted in 1990. The soil is loam and the vineyard lies at 400 metres above sea level, facing north. The microclimate and the nature of the soil are right for the Gewürztraminer grape, which has found its ideal Spanish habitat in Somontano.WINEMAKING The Winemaker writes:-"Our ‘El Enebro’ plot lies just three minutes from our winery. This enables us to bring the grapes in very quickly and start working on the must with optimum care and attention, avoiding any loss of the aromas contained in the skins. In this instance we chilled the grapes and macerated them for seven hours. Then we drew off the free-run juice and fermented it at a low temperature, preventing it from fully fermenting in order to retain the residual levels of natural sugar present in the grapes. The wine was allowed to rest for a while before being stabilized and was bottled at the end of December"WINEMAKER’S NOTESThe wine is a medium intensity yellow with an obvious greenish hue. On the nose it displays very clean and distinct floral aromas complemented by notes of tropical, oriental fruit that make it a surprising wine that is very different from standard white wines. It is silky, buttery and clean tasting, with a long finish and, of course, a pleasantly persistenceThis wine should be served at between 7 and 9ºC
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