"The 2023 Gewürztraminer Vigna Kastelaz blends the variety's exoticism with refinement. Sweet herbs and tropical florals complement hints of kiwi. It reverberates with zesty acidity and crisp mineral tones as perfumed orchard fruits and a twang of green melon swirl throughout. Long and staining, the 2023 leaves a staining primary concentration and minty freshness that lingers. This is built for the cellar." - Eric Guido, VINOUS MEDIA
This bottling is one of the benchmarks for Gewurztraminer, rich and gently off-dry like many Grand Cru Gewurztraminers from Alsace (the other benchmark region for the variety). Elena Walch describes it best herself:
"With a rich, golden yellow color and a beguilingly complex bouquet both elegant and mineral, with aromas of roses and lychee as well as subtle acacia honey. On the palate, the wine is convincing and complex with an elegant structure, stimulating acidity, harmoniously spicy freshness and a delicate, vibrant finish. A wine with finesse and character!" - ELENA WALCH
"The recognized single vineyard Vigna site of "Kastelaz" dominates the landscape of the wine village of Tramin. The term "Vigna" is an additional denomination of origin, recognizing a precisely demarcated and cartographically recorded single vineyard. Sloped at an imposing 63 percent with a rare full Southern exposure, this narrowly terraced vineyard scales from 330 to 380 meters above sea level on a layered structure of loose limestone soils, interspersed with post-glacial sand, granite and porphyry. The best elements of Alto Adige viticulture are further magnified here, as the south-facing position grants even more of the region's ubiquitous sunshine, while strong winds and altitude engender very cool evening temperatures. " - WINERY NOTES
This bottling is one of the benchmarks for Gewurztraminer, rich and gently off-dry like many Grand Cru Gewurztraminers from Alsace (the other benchmark region for the variety). Elena Walch describes it best herself:
"With a rich, golden yellow color and a beguilingly complex bouquet both elegant and mineral, with aromas of roses and lychee as well as subtle acacia honey. On the palate, the wine is convincing and complex with an elegant structure, stimulating acidity, harmoniously spicy freshness and a delicate, vibrant finish. A wine with finesse and character!" - ELENA WALCH
"The recognized single vineyard Vigna site of "Kastelaz" dominates the landscape of the wine village of Tramin. The term "Vigna" is an additional denomination of origin, recognizing a precisely demarcated and cartographically recorded single vineyard. Sloped at an imposing 63 percent with a rare full Southern exposure, this narrowly terraced vineyard scales from 330 to 380 meters above sea level on a layered structure of loose limestone soils, interspersed with post-glacial sand, granite and porphyry. The best elements of Alto Adige viticulture are further magnified here, as the south-facing position grants even more of the region's ubiquitous sunshine, while strong winds and altitude engender very cool evening temperatures. " - WINERY NOTES
