Germany / Rheinhessen
Add to my wine list2020 Louis Guntrum Gewürztraminer Dry
Louis Guntrum
Rheinhessen
Gewürztraminer – small berries of red color produce premium qualities due to very limited yields. The wine is always white. Grown since 1500 A.D. Delicate fragrance of rose pedals and spices. Dry with soft acidity.
Viticulture
Loam and clay. Vineyards on top of the hills. Heavy soil with excellent absorptive capacity for rain water. Hilly vineyard area, mostly loam soil. Natural cultivation; limited yields through reduced pruning; limited use of fertilizers and chemicals. Yield of less than 3.500 liters per hectar.
Vinification
Gentle pressing, natural sedimentation, temperature controlled fermentation at 15°C in stainless steel, one filtration only, ageing in stainless steel. Total production: 2.300 cases
Recommendation
Reviving aperitif, heavy appetizers, various cheeses.