A stunning Gewürztraminer from the Bungertal locality in Nothalten, Alsace, showcasing the unique sandstone-volcanic terroir. The very stony and shallow, south-facing soils imbue the wine with exotic and spicy aromas, baroque complexity, and expressive character. Enhanced by significant salinity and a tannic sensation on the finish, this wine offers great length and an intriguing salivating quality.
Terroir and Tasting Notes:
Exotic and spicy aromas with complex baroque style
Strong salinity and tannic finish
Marked mouthfeel with significant length
Harvest: 100% manual
Vinification:
Grapes macerated whole for 24 to 48 hours
Gently pressed using a pneumatic press
Fermentation in old oak barrels with indigenous yeasts
Aged for 10 months on total lees
Bottled without filtration or additives
Pairing: Ideal with rich, flavorful dishes, especially those with spices like ginger. Pairs well with strong cheeses such as Munster, Maroilles, or Roquefort. Also perfect for savoring on its own at the end of a meal.
Service:
Serve cool at around 10°C, but not iced
Uncork an hour in advance
If natural CO2 is present, let it dissipate or decant
A natural deposit may appear, which does not affect quality
When to Drink: Reveals its full salinity and spiciness between 5 to 15 years of aging.
Origin: Alsace, France Grapes: 100% Gewürztraminer Style: Exotic, spicy
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WHAT TYPE OF GROWERS WE WORK WITH
OIur wines are a reflection of nature's truest form. We partner only with biodynamic vineyards—places where vines are nurtured with a reverence for the earth and a deep respect for natural rhythms. These vineyards view the soil not as a means to an end but as a living, breathing ecosystem. By working in harmony with the land, they cultivate wines that are as alive as the soils they spring from.
Our wines hold the pure expression of the vine, untouched by chemical interference and guided by the wisdom of traditional methods. Each bottle carries an honest snapshot of its origin: the seasons, the hands that tended the vines, and the character of the soil itself. These are wines with a pulse, honest and unapologetic, offering a taste of nature in its unaltered state.
