Cantina Tramin Nussbaumer Gewurztraminer Alto Adige 2022

Italy's most awarded Gewurztraminer, sourced from a single vineyard in the Soll district of Tramin at 350-550 metres above sea level on calciferous gravel and clay soils over porphyry bedrock. After a brief maceration the grapes are gently pressed; fermentation occurs slowly at 18C in small stainless steel tanks. The wine matures in tank with constant lees contact until the end of August, followed by 3-4 months bottle rest before release. A kaleidoscope of aromas: warmed roses, magnolias, lychee, ripe mango, passion fruit, cantaloupe and guava with undertones of clove, ginger, nutmeg and cardamom. The palate is richly aromatic, deeply flavoured and full-bodied yet maintains a fine juiciness and salty minerality, with a nearly endless finish. 91 points, Wine Spectator. Residual sugar: 6.8 g/L.