2022 Gump Hof – Praesulis Gewurtztraminer – Alto Adige – DOCPraesulis Gewrztraminer comes from Gump Hof, the Prackwieser family's small estate on the steep, high altitude slopes at the entrance to the Isarco Valley in Alto Adige, where vines have been tended for over two centuries. The Praesulis grapes are hand harvested in mid September at full aromatic ripeness, then fermented in stainless steel and rested for several months to preserve their purity and freshness. The result is a luminous golden yellow wine

the wine rests in stainless steel for several months

It has delicate aromas of pastry

This exquisite wine can be enjoyed immediately or savored over the next decade

they often present some sediment at the bottom of the bottle

this blend features Verdeca (70%)

resulting in a dry

offering a beautiful snapshot of its Alpine origins

and finishing with a hint of toasted barley

Mediterranean influences

the clusters are gently destemmed

also known as Perricone

" it displays remarkable adaptability in food pairings