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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: rose petal, lychee, peach, spice
Palate: tropical fruit, candied citrus, fresh acidity, soft finish
Hofstaetter's entry-level estate Gewurztraminer, named after the founder Josef Hofstaetter. Classical Tramin Gewurztraminer aromatics with a clean, fresh style designed for early consumption while still expressing the home village's varietal authority.
What it pairs with
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Speck and South Tyrolean bread
The wine's body and aromatic intensity meet cured pork while the dry finish keeps it food-friendly. -
Schluetzkrapfen with spinach
Tyrolean ravioli pairs naturally with the village's signature white wine. -
Foie gras toast
Tropical fruit and rose petal balance liver richness.
History
Hofstaetter's Joseph Gewurztraminer is the cellar's accessible estate-level expression, named in homage to founder Josef Hofstaetter. The wine showcases the Tramin village character at a price point that demonstrates the variety's everyday potential.
- 1907: Josef Hofstaetter founds the estate
- 1990: Joseph Gewurztraminer first bottled as named tribute
Facts
- Producer
- J. Hofstaetter · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewuerztraminer (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Gewuerztraminer
- Oak
- Fermentation in stainless steel with ageing on the lees; no oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Joseph Gewurztraminer
What does Joseph Gewurztraminer taste like?
Rose petal, lychee, peach and spice on the nose; tropical fruit, candied citrus, fresh acidity and a soft finish on the palate. Full-bodied, dry, with medium acidity.
When should I drink Joseph?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. Designed for early consumption while the aromatic fruit is at its most vibrant.
What food pairs with Joseph?
Speck and South Tyrolean bread, Schluetzkrapfen with spinach, or foie gras toast. The aromatic register suits Tyrolean cured meats and aromatic dishes.
Why is it called Joseph?
Named in homage to founder Josef Hofstaetter, who established the family estate in Tramin in 1907.
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