In the glass
Aroma: clove, vanilla, spice
Palate: aromatic, spicy, full-bodied
Aristos Gewurztraminer from 550-650 m on dioritic soils: elegant aromatic intensity with subtle clove and vanilla on the nose; aromatic, spicy and full-bodied on the palate with considerable weight.
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai curry
Gewurztraminer's clove and aromatic intensity stand up to ginger, lemongrass and chili. -
Stilton or Roquefort
Blue cheese's salt and umami find a perfect foil in Gewurztraminer's spice and weight. -
Foie gras terrine
Classical pairing: Gewurztraminer's aromatic richness lifts the foie gras fat. -
Sichuan dishes
The wine's aromatic spine cushions Sichuan pepper's tingling heat.
History
Gewurztraminer takes its name from the village of Tramin, just south of the Valle Isarco. The Aristos Gewurztraminer represents the variety's northern reach at 550-650 m, where altitude preserves freshness alongside the variety's signature spice.
- 1996 — Aristos Gewurztraminer joins the premium tier
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Valle Isarco
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco
- Oak
- Ten months on fine lees, partly in stainless steel and partly in large wooden casks following brief skin contact
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 20-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1996
Frequently asked about Aristos Gewurztraminer
What does Aristos Gewurztraminer taste like?
Elegant, intensively aromatic bouquet with subtle clove and vanilla notes. The palate is aromatic, spicy and full-bodied with considerable weight and a long finish at around 14.5% alcohol.
When should I drink Aristos Gewurztraminer?
Drink between 3 and 8 years from vintage. Ten months on fine lees gives the wine middle-term ageing capacity; the variety's natural weight allows it to hold.
What food pairs with Aristos Gewurztraminer?
Spicy Thai and Sichuan dishes, blue cheese, foie gras and Asian curries are canonical pairings. The wine's aromatic structure handles intense flavours.
Is Aristos Gewurztraminer dry or sweet?
Dry. Despite Gewurztraminer's perception of richness, this Aristos bottling is fermented to dryness, with the spice and weight coming from the variety's natural aromatics rather than residual sugar.