Wine Hofstatter, “Joseph” Gewurztraminer, Alto Adige DOC, 2021

Gewurztraminer grapes grown on the steep slopes of the hills in the village of Tramin. Soils – light, well ventilated and can quickly heat up. Assembled shredding and berries are easy pressing, the juice is left for a few hours in contact with the skin at a low temperature. This is followed by another neat pressing, the must is clarified and fermented at a constant temperature of 20 C. This vinification is the best impact on the organoleptic characteristics of this unique wine, allowing to preserve and enhance the typical varietal characteristics of the grapes.

Hofstatter winery is named after its founder, Joseph Hofstattera, more than a century. Winery has come a long way and harmonious development, gradually increasing the size of its vineyards, cellars extending storage, combining family traditions with innovative developments. Vineyards Hofstatter farms are located on either side of the valley of the Adige, in different climatic regions and at different heights, which varies between 250 and 750 meters above sea level. Also, depending on the geological features of the area of soil varies. This diversity allows us to find for each grape variety optimum habitat. Family Hofstatter care and cares for the land and the environment, so grows the grapes using only organic fertilizers.