FR Pfaff Tradition Gewürztraminer Alsace AOC (off-dry)

Located at the heart of the vineyard of Alsace since 1957, Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim has developed a taste for quality and innovation in line with its traditions and values.“Gewurz” means spice, in line with the character of this variety.Gewurztraminer expresses strong fruit flavours, like pineapple or lichi, and in most cases, notes of rose petal.

VARIETALS 100% Gewürztraminer

VINTAGE 2018

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 13.5% Residual sugar 13.71 g/l

APPEARANCE Bright, limpid golden yellow colour.

NOSE Very intense nose, this Gewurztraminer develops typical aromas such as spices, sultanas and rose petal notes.

PALATE Well-balanced and ample, very expressive, it evokes spices with notes of honey. It offers good aromatic persistence and excellent freshness.A typical example of this variety.

AGEING Maturing on fine lees for 4 months. Ageing in vats for 5 months before bottling.

PAIRING Often served as an aperitif or with desserts. It goes well with flavoursome cheese such as Roquefort, Munster or Brie de Melun. It pairs very well with lobster or spicy exotic cuisine as well.

READINESS FOR DRINKING Drink well now but can be kept for 5 years.

Vivino 3.8

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