Gewürztraminer Epokale 2016 Tramin

Gewürztraminer Epokale 2016 Tramin: an iconic and complex white

The Gewürztraminer Epokale 2016 Tramin is a highly personal interpretation by Cantina Tramin, designed to fully express the aromatic identity of the grape variety and the depth of the Alto Adige territory. It is a structured, rich, and long-lived white wine, capable of combining olfactory immediacy with evolutionary finesse, featuring an elegant and distinctive profile that makes it ideal for those seeking a bottle of strong character.

Territory and wine style

This Gewürztraminer comes from vineyards located between 400 and 450 meters above sea level, on soils of calcareous gravel and clay with a porphyry rock substrate. The grapes, hand-harvested at the end of October, come from some of the oldest guyot-trained vineyards of the variety, with a limited yield that contributes to concentration and finesse. The style is that of a highly precise Alto Adige white wine, where aromatic richness is accompanied by tension, minerality, and gustatory depth.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a deep straw yellow with golden reflections. The bouquet is broad and multifaceted, with rose petals, spiced white flowers, notes of lily, ylang ylang, and tiarè, followed by ripe yellow fruit and exotic hints of melon, mango, passion fruit, and lemon peel. The aromatic profile is completed with fine spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and saffron. On the palate, it is full-bodied, deep, and juicy, supported by vibrant freshness and marked minerality, with a very persistent and seductive finish.

Recommended pairings

The Gewürztraminer Epokale 2016 Tramin pairs effectively with aromatic and structured dishes. It goes well with not overly spicy Asian cuisine, shellfish, fish tartare, smoked fish, blue cheeses, foie gras, and preparations with sweet spices. Excellent also with white meats in delicate sauces and with fusion cuisine dishes, where the wine's complexity finds a natural gastronomic counterpoint.

Serving temperature

To best appreciate the Gewürztraminer Epokale 2016 Tramin, the ideal temperature is 12-14°C. It is recommended to serve it not too cold, in order to enhance its aromatic richness and flavor texture. A brief oxygenation time in the glass can favor the expression of the aromas, especially in a bottle with such significant evolution.

Why buy it

Choosing the Gewürztraminer Epokale 2016 Tramin means bringing to the table a rare, refined white wine with a strong identity, produced in very limited quantities. It is a bottle designed for those who love high-profile aromatic wines, but also for collectors and enthusiasts seeking an expression capable of evolving over time. The combination of territory, stylistic precision, and long maturation makes it a choice of great charm for special occasions and memorable tastings.