This wine is made carefully selected Gewürztraminer grapes, which comes the area of St. Pauls called St. Justina. It has a delicate, aromatic and warm-spicy flavour which reminiscent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and rose petals. It is rich and round on the palate and is one of South Tyrol's best known wines.
It goes well: with typical Tyrolean snacks (speck, sausage, etc), pasta dishes, white meats and mild cheeses.
Enjoy it: lightly chilled, about 11-14°C.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 10.00 %
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kellerei St. Pauls 'St. Justina' Gewurztraminer Alto Adige" the vintage 2014 on 01.10.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly:
"5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly" has rated the wine "Kellerei St. Pauls 'St. Justina' Gewurztraminer Alto Adige" the vintage 2018 on 01.04.2019 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly:
"5StarWines - the Book - Vinitaly" has rated the wine "Kellerei St. Pauls 'St. Justina' Gewurztraminer Alto Adige" the vintage 2017 on 01.04.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
88 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kellerei St. Pauls 'St. Justina' Gewurztraminer Alto Adige" the vintage 2011 on 01.07.2012 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Kellerei St. Pauls 'St. Justina' Gewurztraminer Alto Adige" the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2011 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Kellerei St. Pauls 'St. Justina' Gewurztraminer Alto Adige" the vintage 2006 on 01.11.2007 with 89 of 100 points.
Its varietal character produces a highly intensive scent and taste, reminiscent of very ripe fruit with nutmeg notes. Its discreet natural residual sweetness and pleasant acidity make it a popular aperitif wine.
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Vernatsch is a traditional South Tyrolean grape, greatly contributing to the local wine culture through its uncomplicated drinkability. New quality parameters and modern production methods have ensured that its popularity has continued to increase in recent years. In the village Missian this grape finds the best conditions to create this succulent fruity and elegant red wine.
The classical bacon is produced of the best piece of the leg. Refined with spices, mountain herbs and salt, the bacon is pickled for 20 days. After a cold smoke phase with beechwood filings the bacon sides are matured for a total of 5 months in our pure mountain air at controlled temperature.
Among the Vernatsch varieties, Grauvernatsch has particularly noticeable and delicate aromas. These light and agreeable character make it a pleasure to drink.
Cut cheese bovine milk, Appearance: orange cylinders, Aroma: intensely after caraway, Flavour: spicy, Consistency: rubbery - melting, Maturation: until 6 months.
The Südtiroler Edelvernatsch, also known as Schiava, is a light-bodied wine, whose color is light ruby to deep ruby red. It is pleasant and fruity on the palate, often with a touch of bitter almonds.
