Louis Gewurztraminer 2022 Dornach

Louis Gewurztraminer 42 is a white wine produced by Patrick Uccelli in Solorno in Alto Adige and obtained from 100% Gewurztraminer grapes; these come from a very mineral area at 400 meters above sea level, rich in porphyry, an extrusive volcanic rock (also known as rhyolite). The harvest is manual with spontaneous fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts and decantation on the skins for a few hours. The refinement takes place in large acacia barrels and lasts a few months before bottling. Louis Gewurztraminer 42 has a multifaceted nose that turns decidedly on spices, oriental spices, clove and also nutmeg, then tropical fruit and hints of acacia between flowers and honey. In the mouth it is light and drinkable, dry and dynamic. We recommend it in combination with foie gras-based dishes, perhaps grilled!

Manufacturer: Dornach – Patrick Uccelli

Louis Gewurztraminer 42

️ Solorno, Italy

Dornach Patrick Uccelli

Gewurztraminer

2022

️  12.5%

  White wine

Manual harvest with spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts and decantation for a few hours on the skins before racking, refinement takes place in large acacia wood for a few months

Hints of tropical fruit and nutmeg, oriental spices and acacia honey, white rose and vegetal notes tending towards balsamic

Generous but slender, dry and dynamic, fresh and tasty

Serving temperature 10°-12°

Grilled foie gras

Great verticality

Dornach is a place with a thousand-year history, dating back over 5,000 years. The farm, first officially mentioned in 1288, has been owned by the same family since 1836. Today, Dornach is run by Patrick and his wife Karoline. Patrick, winemaker and oenologist, takes care of the vineyards and winemaking, while Karoline, a biologist, is responsible for the biodiversity within the estate, taking care of flowers, fruit trees, chickens and sheep. On top of all this, she is also an excellent cook.

The estate is located in the southernmost municipality of Alto Adige, on a hill facing west, on the left side of the Adige. Patrick cultivates seven hectares of vineyards, using classic varieties of the area such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco, Incrocio Manzoni and Gewürztraminer. The management is biodynamic, and the vineyards are protected with copper and sulphur. Patrick describes his approach to winemaking as “almost boring”, based on observation, tasting and patience.