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Orange Gewurztraminer 2024 Carl Koch

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Carl Koch – Orange Gewürztraminer 2024

Overview

The Carl Koch Orange Gewürztraminer 2024 perfectly blends the tradition of Rheinhessen with the contemporary spirit of natural winemaking. Crafted from 100% Gewürztraminer, fermented on its skins, this orange wine stands out for its aromatic depth, gentle texture, and bold personality. It’s the purest expression of Carl Koch’s philosophy — a balance between elegance, authenticity, and the vivid soul of the terroir. This wine contains sulfites.

Wine History

The Orange Gewürztraminer was born from the desire to reinterpret one of Central Europe’s most beloved aromatic varieties through a modern and natural approach. The Carl Koch winery, active in Oppenheim since the 19th century, is now led by a new generation that bridges tradition and experimentation. The 2024 vintage represents the evolution of this vision, uniting the varietal’s aromatic intensity with the textural depth and complexity that only skin-contact fermentation can provide.

Vineyard Philosophy

The Gewürztraminer vines grow in the heart of Rheinhessen, rooted in limestone and clay soils that enhance both structure and aromatic purity. The vineyards are organically farmed, with manual harvesting to ensure only the healthiest grapes are selected. Carl Koch’s approach seeks to protect the natural balance of the land, maintaining biodiversity and soil vitality — the foundation of expressive and terroir-driven wines.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and fermented on their skins for 10–14 days, allowing for a delicate extraction of color, aroma, and tannins. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts, with no fining or filtration. The wine then ages for 8 months in neutral oak barrels and stainless steel, developing harmony and complexity while preserving freshness. The result is a bright, textured, and mineral orange wine of pure elegance and balance.

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep golden with amber reflections.
Nose: Exotic fruit, orange peel, rose petals, and oriental spices, with subtle hints of black tea and wild honey.
Palate: Smooth and savory, with fine tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, mineral finish that highlights both tension and finesse.

Food Pairings

Ideal with Asian cuisine, spiced dishes, aged cheeses, and white meats in sauce. Also pairs beautifully with complex vegetarian dishes, such as vegetable curry or herbed couscous. Serve at 12–14 °C.

Technical Sheet

Producer: Carl Koch
Vintage: 2024
Region: Rheinhessen
Country: Germany
Variety: 100% Gewürztraminer
Type: Orange wine (skin contact)
Fermentation: Native yeasts, no filtration
Aging: 8 months in neutral oak and stainless steel
Farming: Organic
Alcohol: 12% vol.
Format: 0.75 L
Serving Temperature: 12–14 °C
Contains sulfites

Carl Koch

History

The Carl Koch estate stands as one of the most significant wineries in the Rheinhessen region, long regarded as Germany’s “wine reservoir,” historically focused more on volume than on quality. The Koch family has overturned that perception through a legacy of over 170 years, marked by passion, vision, and craftsmanship. The story begins in 1855, when Friedrich Koch established the first quinine production facility on the family property — a groundbreaking medical discovery against malaria. Thirty years later, his son Carl Koch returned to the family’s roots in viticulture, converting the estate into a full-fledged winery. On the hills overlooking Oppenheim-am-Rhein and Dienheim, he planted vineyards that would redefine the region’s identity. Today, under the guidance of Paul Berkes, the seventh generation, the estate covers more than 12 hectares, cultivated organically and certified since 2010.

Philosophy in the Vineyard

At Carl Koch, viticulture is guided by a profound respect for nature and the expression of a unique terroir. The soils, alkaline and clay-limestone in composition, give the wines remarkable minerality and aromatic precision, unlike any other in Germany’s classic regions. The vineyards enjoy generous sunshine overlooking the Rhine, nurturing Riesling, Sylvaner, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and St. Laurent. Every decision is taken with ecological balance in mind: no chemical intrusion, manual harvesting, and low yields ensure the utmost purity. Each grape tells the story of its origin, allowing the wines to capture the true essence of their landscape.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, the work of young Argentine winemaker Augustin Nova (formerly at Kloster Eberbach) has propelled the quality of Carl Koch’s wines to stellar heights. Fermentations are spontaneous, and aging takes place in stainless steel, Austrian oak barrels, or acacia casks. Malolactic fermentation is never induced and is often avoided in white wines to preserve freshness and tension. Each technical choice serves a single purpose: elegance. The wines are refined, perfumed, and harmonious — more approachable at the table than many of their Mosel or Nahe counterparts, yet no less impressive in finesse and balance.

Identity and Future Vision

Carl Koch’s vision is that of a modern, mindful viticulture, deeply rooted in tradition. Every bottle reflects German precision and artisanal sensitivity, with time and nature as the core elements. Production remains intentionally limited, rarely exceeding 2,000 bottles per label, making these wines true collector’s treasures. The pursuit of absolute quality is paired with an understated, elegant aesthetic that honors the transparency of the terroir. Carl Koch continues to prove that Rheinhessen can stand proudly alongside Germany’s most renowned regions, offering wines that are elegant, harmonious, and profoundly authentic.