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GEWÜRZTRAMINER

The translation of the name immediately gives away the

aromatic nature (Gewürzt means ‘spiced’ in German) of

the wine. Together with Moscato, it is considered to be

the most fragrant grape due to its high concentration

of terpenes; the volatile molecules responsible for the

intense perception of floral notes. In addition to linalool

(orange blossom) and geraniol (geranium), citronellol

(lemongrass), terpineol (lily of the valley) and nerol

(rose) flavors are extremely active, obviously alongside

the fermentation bouquet that confers notes of tropical

fruit. This wine has great evolutionary potential given

the high number of “bound” terpenes that may be freed

during bottle aging.

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