Spaetrot – Reserve
| Producer: |
Weingut Spaetrot |
| Wine |
Reserve |
| Grape Variety: |
50% Zierfandler, 50% Rotgipfler |
| Production Zone: |
Thermenregion |
| Altitude: |
800 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
5 acres/1.5 tons per acre |
| Exposure: |
Southeast |
| Soil: |
Limestone, Gravel and Chalky |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The grapes are harvested manually, hand-selected and carefully pressed. Then, the fermentation process takes place in 528-gallon-oak barrels for 14 days at a controlled-temperature of 68°F. The wine is left in the tanks for clarification before racking. After racking, it ages in stainless steel tanks for 6 months. Then, the wine is bottled and aged for 2 months. |
| Production: |
2500 cases |
| Alcohol: |
12% |
| Description: |
Bright yellow with hints of gold. To the nose, ripe exotic fruits, mint, lemongrass, pears. On the palate, hints of coconut, grapefruit, lime gooseberry, multi-layered with a long finish. |
| Food Pairing: |
Shellfish, Maki, fowl, Asian fusion, grilled and roasted vegetable dishes, medium cheeses. |
| Serving Note: |
Decant before serving. |
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