Originally from Termeno, this grape variety is now cultivated worldwide. In the Valle Isarco, Traminer Aromatico is grown on the terraces most exposed to the sun, wich gives this wine that incomparable aroma and those characteristics that have made it one of the gratest among white wines.
GRAPE VARIETY Gewürztraminer
SUPPORT SYSTEM pergola or free-standing espalier (Guyot)
AVERAGE YIELD 80 q/ha
FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION 1961
MEAN ANNUAL OUTPUT 160,000 bottles
AGEING CAPACITY 4–5 years
PRODUCTION AREA Bressanone, Chiusa, Velturno, Varna, Renon, Fié, Barbiano, Villandro, Laion
ALTITUDE 400–600 m
VINTAGE TIME end of September – end of October, hand–picked
CHARACTERISTICS characteristic, elegant and aromatic white wine The designation “Aromatico“ expresses the great intensity of this wine’s bouquet
COLOUR yellow with greenish hues
NOSE from slightly to markedly aromatic, with an unmistakable bouquet of muscat, other spices and rose
TASTE dry, robust, full, aromatic
SERVING TEMPERATURE 10–12 °C
MATCHINGS prawns, lobster, paté de foie gras, dishes au gratin, spicy cheeses; and also as an aperitif