Tiefenbrunner

Merus Gewürztraminer

Gewurztraminer & Gewurztraminer-based Blends

Tiefenbrunner

Merus Gewürztraminer

Gewurztraminer & Gewurztraminer-based Blends

This most ancient grape of the region is treated to some very careful vinification that preserves its true varietal character.  Grown on hillsides surrounding the villages of Entiklar and Kurtatsch, not far from the winery itself, the Gewürztraminer is allowed to get perfectly ripe.  Vinified in a combination of stainless steel tanks and cement vats, the wine is matured on the fine lees for extra depth of character.  The stainless steel preserves freshness while the cement allows the wine to breathe naturally.  The final blend is a classic example of this variety.

Tasting Notes

Bright yellow to gold in hue, this wine has a distinctive bouquet of stone fruit such as peaches complemented by delicate notes of honey, sage, rose petals and exotic spices. A full-bodied and harmonious white with a long finish.

Food Pairing

It pairs especially well with Asian dishes, shellfish and even goose liver pâté.

This most ancient grape of the region is treated to some very careful vinification that preserves its true varietal character.  Grown on hillsides surrounding the villages of Entiklar and Kurtatsch, not far from the winery itself, the Gewürztraminer is allowed to get perfectly ripe.  Vinified in a combination of stainless steel tanks and cement vats, the wine is matured on the fine lees for extra depth of character.  The stainless steel preserves freshness while the cement allows the wine to breathe naturally.  The final blend is a classic example of this variety.

Tasting Notes

Bright yellow to gold in hue, this wine has a distinctive bouquet of stone fruit such as peaches complemented by delicate notes of honey, sage, rose petals and exotic spices. A full-bodied and harmonious white with a long finish.

Food Pairing

It pairs especially well with Asian dishes, shellfish and even goose liver pâté.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Vineyard name:
Alto Adige/Entiklar/Kurtatsch
Vineyard size:
6.4 HA acres
Soil composition:
Chalk, gravel, moraine soil and sandy alluvial soil
Training method:
Pergola and Guyot
Elevation:
858-1,551 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400-2,800
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1970
Bottles produced of this wine:
45,000

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Gewürztraminer
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
6-10 days
Fermentation temperature:
66-70 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks and cement vats
Size of aging container:
70 HL
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months
Length of bottle aging:
1 month

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
4.9 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
26.7 g/L
Residual sugar:
4.9 g/L