semicolon ; Gewürztraminer 2020

Wine description for semicolon ; Gewürztraminer 2020 by Nikolaihof

Colour & Appearance

Cloudy orange with bright amber highlights.

Nose

An unusually purist Gewürztraminer of deep seriousness. Aromas of dried grasses, fragrant rose petals, green pepper and fresh orange zest emerge, underpinned by a yeasty-spicy, smoky and stony minerality.

Palate

With a slender 10.5% ABV, the wine proves surprisingly dry and focused on the palate. Fine tannins provide structure, while a juicy spice of citrus and apple peel ensures immense drinkability and freshness.

Terroir & Origin

Hails from the steeped-in-history soils of Nikolaihof in the Wachau – Austria’s oldest winery, whose roots trace back to a Roman fort from 63 BC.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Katharina Salzgeber and Nikolaus Saahs Jr. reinterpret the grape variety: 100% skin fermentation and eight months of ageing in used oak casks. Bottled without fining, filtration or added sulphites.

Food Pairings

Excellent with herb-forward, creative cuisine. Superb with king oyster mushroom and sprout salad with wild strawberries, parsnip and fig gratin with Gorgonzola or classically with pan-seared foie gras with wild raspberry coulis.

Key Features

The “semicolon” project challenges established conventions. As Austria’s first Demeter-certified winery, Nikolaihof breaks away from the variety’s typical, opulent style to present a radically unconventional, skin-fermented natural wine of vibrant energy.