Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2005 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 14.2° |
| Residual sugar : | 10 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 3.1 g/l H2SO4 / (4.7g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.8 |
| Yield : | 60 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 47 years |
| Sweetness index : | 2 |
| Soil : | Gravely soil and calcareous marls |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim 2004
This wine is made from the usual combination of some of the young vines located in the Hengst vineyard (planted 1978/1985) and a very old vineyard (planted 1947) located near the village of Wintzenheim, on a light gravely soil. Like any blend, each part brings something interesting. The oldest vine usually produces very concentrated, high sugar level grapes and the youngest ones bring old the structure and acidity from their calcareous origin. Like all Gewürztraminers in 2004, the fermentation was fast (6 weeks) and there isn’t much sweetness left in the wines.
Tasting notes
01/2006 : It is easy to see the small calcareous influence in this wine, especially if compared with the previous gewürztraminer or the Herrenweg. The nose shows more spicy aromas and slightly less floral. The palate is elegant, almost delicate, with an agreeable roundness, but no significant sweetness. The slightly higher acid level of 2004 makes the wine finish fresh and vibrant.