Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs20 yrs22 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

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lychee, rose, mango, caramelised orange peel

Palate: creamy texture, elegant acidity, muscular body, lavender lift

Cantina Kurtatsch's single-vineyard Gewurztraminer Riserva from the warm Brenntal site northwest of Kurtatsch. The red loamy soils give multifaceted aromatics (lychee, roses, mango, caramelised orange peel, lavender) on a creamy-textured, muscular palate. Up to 20 years cellaring capability.

What it pairs with

  • Aged Gorgonzola with honey
    Producer notes the wine reaches full complexity with age; the Gewurztraminer-blue cheese pairing is canonical with this style.
  • Thai green curry
    The wine's rose and mango aromatics meet aromatic spice; full body supports coconut richness.
  • Foie gras with quince
    Caramelised orange peel echoes the quince while the wine's body holds against the liver.

History

Cantina Kurtatsch developed the Brenntal Gewurztraminer Riserva alongside the cellar's Merlot Riserva in the mid-1990s, exploiting the warm Brenntal slope's combination of intense sun and evening fall winds. The wine has been awarded Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri repeatedly (2021 vintage) and four consecutive Corona awards from Vinibuoni d'Italia.

  1. 1995: First Brenntal Gewurztraminer Riserva vintage
  2. 2024: Brenntal Gewurztraminer Riserva 2022 awarded fourth consecutive Corona from Vinibuoni d'Italia

Facts

Producer
Cantina Kurtatsch · visiting guide
Grapes
Gewuerztraminer (100%)
Classification
DOC Alto Adige Gewuerztraminer Riserva
Oak
Extended ageing on the lees in large oak and stainless steel; released two years after harvest as Riserva
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 35 to 55 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Brenntal Gewurztraminer Riserva

What does Brenntal Gewurztraminer taste like?

Lychee, rose, mango and caramelised orange peel on the nose; creamy texture, elegant acidity, muscular body and lavender lift on the palate. Full-bodied, dry-finished, with medium acidity.

When should I drink Brenntal Gewurztraminer?

Drink between 4 and 20 years from vintage. The wine is released two years after harvest as a Riserva and has unusual 20-year ageing capability for Gewurztraminer.

Where is Brenntal?

The Brenntal UGA sits northwest of Kurtatsch village; the deep loamy red soils and the warm microclimate suit Gewurztraminer's aromatic intensity perfectly. Among the warmest sites in Alto Adige.

What food pairs with Brenntal Gewurztraminer?

Aged Gorgonzola with honey, Thai green curry, or foie gras with quince. The wine's full body and aromatic intensity suit rich, spice-led dishes.

Tags

cellar worthy dry full body gewuerztraminer medium acid mood elegant mood fruity occasion cellar occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with asian cuisine pairs with blue cheese pairs with foie gras pairs with spicy food price premium single vineyard still white

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