Tramin
Epokale
Tramin
Epokale
Founded in 1889 by Christian Schrott, rector of Termeno, Cantina Tramin is among the oldest cooperatives in the region. Our wines are created from grapes grown by our 300 growers, with the pride of knowing that each bottle contains a compendium of philosophy of life and work: rigor, dedication, confidence and creativity.
Wine Production
After fermenting and aging in steel tanks with the lees for 8 months, the bottled wine is carried to the Ridanna Monteneve mine, at over 2,000 m in altitude. Here, the wine ages in the dark for nearly 6 years, 4 km deep in the mine, in an environment that maintains constant 90% humidity and a temperature of 11°C all year long, with the air pressure the same as outdoors.
Tasting Notes
The extreme interplay between sunny days influenced by the Mediterranean climate and cool nights marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains have a positive influence on the development of the aromas and the acidity of Epokale.
Food Pairing
Epokale is the ideal match for spicy dishes, its blossom aromas harmonize with seafood and grilled fish, fabulous with white meat or dishes replete with substantial herbs or spices, like game with pear, cranberry jam and alpine herbs. Perfect with smear-ripened cheeses with not-too-sweet desserts.
Founded in 1889 by Christian Schrott, rector of Termeno, Cantina Tramin is among the oldest cooperatives in the region. Our wines are created from grapes grown by our 300 growers, with the pride of knowing that each bottle contains a compendium of philosophy of life and work: rigor, dedication, confidence and creativity.
Wine Production
After fermenting and aging in steel tanks with the lees for 8 months, the bottled wine is carried to the Ridanna Monteneve mine, at over 2,000 m in altitude. Here, the wine ages in the dark for nearly 6 years, 4 km deep in the mine, in an environment that maintains constant 90% humidity and a temperature of 11°C all year long, with the air pressure the same as outdoors.
Tasting Notes
The extreme interplay between sunny days influenced by the Mediterranean climate and cool nights marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains have a positive influence on the development of the aromas and the acidity of Epokale.
Food Pairing
Epokale is the ideal match for spicy dishes, its blossom aromas harmonize with seafood and grilled fish, fabulous with white meat or dishes replete with substantial herbs or spices, like game with pear, cranberry jam and alpine herbs. Perfect with smear-ripened cheeses with not-too-sweet desserts.
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About the Vineyard
The two vineyards are located in Söll, a subzone of Tramin. The climate is defined by an extreme interplay between sunny days and cool nights marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains. The soil is calciferous gravel with loam on porphyry bedrock, which contributes to the minerality of the wine.
The name Epokale is a reference to an epoch, i.e. to the Middle Ages, in which the Gewürztraminer wines produced in our area used to have a higher residual sugar content.
