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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 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, spice
Palate: complex, aromatic, full-bodied
Kofererhof Gewurztraminer from altitude vineyards near Novacella: complex aromatic palate per the consortium, with the variety's characteristic rose-petal-and-lychee signature lifted by upper-Valle Isarco freshness.
What it pairs with
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Spicy Thai curry
Gewurztraminer's clove and aromatic intensity handle 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 foie gras fat. -
Sichuan dishes
Aromatic spine cushions Sichuan pepper's tingling heat.
History
Gewurztraminer is one of five Koefererhof varieties per the Alto Adige Wines consortium roster. The wine is in the variety's serious dry register, balanced by upper-Valle Isarco altitude.
- 2000: Gewurztraminer becomes part of the Koefererhof five-variety portfolio
Facts
- Producer
- Koefererhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco
- Oak
- Stainless steel
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 24-34 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Kofererhof Gewurztraminer
What does Kofererhof Gewurztraminer taste like?
Rose petal, lychee and spice aromatics with a complex aromatic palate per the consortium description. Full-bodied with medium acidity at around 14% alcohol.
When should I drink Kofererhof Gewurztraminer?
Drink between 3 and 8 years from vintage. The variety's natural weight supports medium-term ageing while altitude preserves acidity.
What food pairs with Kofererhof Gewurztraminer?
Spicy Thai and Sichuan dishes, blue cheese, foie gras and Asian curries are canonical pairings.
Is Kofererhof Gewurztraminer dry or sweet?
Dry. The wine is fermented to dryness with the spice and weight coming from the variety's natural aromatics rather than residual sugar.
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