Gewurztraminer Alto Adige DOC - Weingut Leya
Gewurztraminer Alto Adige DOC - Weingut Leya

Gewurztraminer Alto Adige DOC - Weingut Leya 2020

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100% Gewürztraminer · Alto Adige DOC · 75 cl · 2020

-13%
CHF 22.27
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Producer Weingut Leya
Name Alto Adige DOC
Variety 100% Gewürztraminer
Vintage 2020
Gradation 13.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Exotic fruit, floral notes, spicy finish
Vinification method Temperature-controlled fermentation; stainless steel vinification
Region Alto Adige / South Tyrol
Production area Vigna Gratlhof, Terlano (265 m)
Country Italy
Type White wine
Aging 7 months in stainless steel
Type of cask Stainless steel
Color White
Serving temperature 10°C
Pairing Aperitif; fish starters; risotto; shellfish; seafood; spicy dishes; blue cheeses

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The Gewurztraminer Alto Adige DOC from Weingut Leya is an aromatic white wine that highlights the varietal character of Gewurztraminer grown in Alto Adige. In the glass it shows a rich, immediate aromatic profile with typical scents of lychee, rose petals, light spice notes and citrus nuances alternating with a hint of exotic fruit. On the palate it offers a soft, enveloping texture, a balance between body and acidity, and a persistent finish that confirms the floral and spicy notes without overwhelming the wine.

It pairs comfortably with savory, aromatic dishes: Asian cuisine that is not overly spicy, starters based on delicate cured meats, soft cheeses and fish dishes with rich sauces. Recommended storage is in a cool, steady environment; serve at around 10–12 °C to best appreciate the aromas. A wine to enjoy in informal occasions and tastings when seeking an aromatic white with pleasant drinkability.
The winery

Weingut Leya – Winery in Alto Adige / South Tyrol (Trentino–South Tyrol)

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Small producer based in Terlano (Alto Adige/South Tyrol) led by Malcolm Salvadori; makes typical local wines including Gewürztraminer Alto Adige DOC and Terlaner.
Region: Alto Adige / South Tyrol (Trentino–South Tyrol)
Country: Italy
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Winery history
Project officially started in 2019 by Malcolm Salvadori after studies in viticulture/enology and experience at wineries in Italy and Europe; first bottling in 2019 using family vineyards and rented plots.
Production philosophy
Respect for the grapes and the wine, targeted and minimal intervention, manual and patient work to produce wines that reflect vintage differences and the Terlano terroir: lively, vertical, mineral and long-lived wines.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards in the Adige Valley facing southwest in the Classical zone of the municipality of Terlano (Terlano DOC/Alto Adige); cited sites include Vigna Gratlhof (Terlan) and plots in Prissian (Prissiano) and Caldaro (Kaltern). Soils morainic/porphyritic; small-scale holdings (site states about "almost three hectares").

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