Gewürztraminer 350 N.N. 2022

Wine description for Gewürztraminer 350 N.N. 2022 from Odinstal

Colour & Appearance

Rich golden yellow with distinctly orange reflections – a visual hint at the intensity and ripeness of this grape from the Palatinate.

Nose

Andreas Schumann breaks radically with the cliché of the perfumed Gewürztraminer. Instead of cloying sweetness, a shy, profound wine presents itself with remarkable complexity. Grapefruit zest and bergamot meet lychee, flanked by orange blossom and delicate orchids. True finesse reveals itself in the ethereal notes of roasted fennel and coriander seed, complemented by fresh lemongrass and summer savory. An earthy base lends unexpected gravitas to the aromatic profile.

Palate

Consistently dry with just 0.7 g/l residual sugar – a Gewürztraminer at the absolute limit. A fine, oily film at the outset is quickly succeeded by moderate acidity and fine bitter notes. The wine shows itself compact and restrained, far removed from any banality. The delicate fruit tastes fresher and more citric on the palate than on the nose, less floral, yet more precise. The 13.5% alcohol is perfectly integrated.

Finish

The fine bitter tone in the finish convinces through length and elegance – a hallmark of this uncompromising vinification. Structure and grip without weight.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% steel tank fermentation with an innovative approach: 15-20% whole-bunch fermentation lends the wine structure and grip without burdening it. Nine months ageing, lightly sulphited before bottling. This vinification demonstrates that Gewürztraminer can also be austere and taut.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The versatility surprises: papaya-mango salad with spicy prawns harmonises with the exotic fruit, braised rabbit with tajine finds resonance in the spice notes, whilst Puy lentils with braised aubergine, miso and ricotta emphasises the earthy side of the wine.

Special Features

A bold counterpoint to conventional Gewürztraminer – for lovers of dry, structured white wines with character. The Odinstal proves that this grape variety can do far more than sweet pleasantness.