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“Epokale” Gewürztraminer Alto Adige DOC Spätlese Epokale takes its name from the epic lengths undergone to achieve its production. The idea to produce such a wine was inspired by Alto Adige’s old tradition for wines of top quality in which a slightly perceivable sweetness matches racy acidity and kaleidoscopic aromas and flavors. To source the fruit, the two oldest Gewürztraminer of Tramin are carefully tended by hand from bud-break through harvest. Careful sorting and a slow fermentation are followed by seven year’s aging in total darkness deep in the decommissioned mine at Ridanna Montaneve—over 6,500 feet up in the Italian Alps.

Pinot Nero Alto Adige DOC Tramin discovered early on that the finicky Pinot Nero really prospered in the cool, moderate microclimate of the southern Alto Adige region. Made entirely from Pinot Nero (elsewhere known as Pinot Noir), which is perfected in a combination of stainless steel, barriques and large casks, this wine is illustrative of why Tramin continues to be ranked as “Tre Bicchieri” (3-stars) by Gambero Rosso.

Lagrein Alto Adige DOC Made from 100% Lagrein from southern Alto Adige, this deeply colored wine is a classic example of this ancient variety. After a short but intense maceration, the wine is aged in a combination of large oak casks and cement tanks to ensure softer tannins and greater finesse.

Terminum Vendemmia Tardiva DOC Terminum was the Roman name of Termeno, the village for which Tramin is named. This vendemmia tardiva is made from 100% late-harvested Gewürztraminer, the most renowned white varietal from Alto Adige. The must spends about 18 hours in contact with the skins in order to absorb all of the exotic aromas and flavors of Gewürztraminer.

WINES OF NORTHERN ITALY

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