When it comes to the aromatic varieties, northern Italy provides a unique expression, typically lighter body, but with greater tension and glacial purity than one sees in examples from Alsace. At their best, they are among the most distinctive and attractive white wines produced anywhere in the wine world.
The 2010 Gewürztraminer from Kellerei Kaltern captures the varietal essence of the grape in the form of lychee and rose petal. However, it lacks that allure and poise that the best wines from this part of northern Italy possess. There’s a decent among to enjoy here for those who enjoy an occasional but infrequent dalliance with Gewürztraminer, but there’s not quite enough to merit a second bottle purchase.
Producer: Kellerei Kaltern
Variety: Gewürztraminer
Vintage: 2010
Region: Alto Adige, Italy
ABV: 14.0%
Closure: Plastic cork
Retail Price: $29.99
Date tasted: 23 September 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery yellow. Moderately aromatic nose of lychee, candied apples, touch of rose petal, peppery spice. Slightly off dry, quite textured palate, medium in body, lychee, green apple, slight confected edge, finishes clean with moderate length. Acidity is well integrated and sufficient to provide balance. Varietal, but could do with greater intensity on both the nose and palate.
Score: 15/20
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