Zind-Humbrecht | Alsace | Gewürztraminer Roche Calcaire | 2019 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Roche Calcaire 2019 (bio)

Wine Information

The sedimentary limestone geology, located mainly in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains in Alsace, has always been the first choice for producing long-lasting and structured Gewürztraminer wines. The presence of clay, to a greater or lesser extent, brings a cooler element to the soil, slowing the ripening process and better preserving acidity. The presence of lime influences the aromatic profile and texture of the wine. The wines become spicier, less floral, with a recognizably tighter tannin structure, which is crucial for the wine’s balance. Gewürztraminer, more than any other in Alsace, requires complete skin aging. Failure to do so can result in an overly aromatic, uncomplex, and bitter wine. The quality of the terroir helps greatly in this regard, but so does a later harvest.

Information on maturation

Because the acidity is naturally low, a later harvest does not affect the wine as much as with other grapes, which would suffer more from acid loss. All grapes used in this wine come from our top single vineyards or Grands Crus, where the younger vines are planted among the original older vines.

Colour

Dense and radiant golden yellow.

Nose

The 2019 Gewurztraminer Roche Calcaire conveys pure exoticism on the nose. Initially, there are the fruit aromas of orange, citrus, honeydew melon and a very striking scent of vanilla foam. With oxygen, peach, lychee, quince jelly, pear and even roses emerge. All well embedded in the chalky subsoil, which the wine impressively reveals even in its youth.

Palate

A delicate sweetness immediately captivates the palate, while it is simultaneously animated by immense freshness and a fine tannin structure. A magnificent and stimulating Gewurztraminer that impresses with its elegance. You’ll be tempted to empty the bottle, and its delicate structure also makes it a perfect companion! Decant if possible and enjoy from large glasses.

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