Gewurztraminer Les Princes Abbés 2004
History
Probably Alsace's most famous wine, the Traminer came to us from the north of Italy and dates from the 16th century. The Gewurztraminer (literally spicy or musky Traminer) is a selection of the most fragrant Traminers and became known as Gewurztraminer towards 1950.
How it is made & raised
Slowly pressed using a pneumatic press, static settling of the must. Fermented in temperature controlled tuns from 1 to 4 months. Raised on the lees for about 6 to 8 months.