Aurelie Gewurztraminer Macerato 2022 Dornach

Aurelie Gewurztraminer Macerato is a white wine produced by Patrick Uccelli in Solorno in Alto Adige and obtained from 100% Gewurztraminer grapes; these come from a very mineral area at 400 meters above sea level, rich in porphyry, an extrusive volcanic rock (also known as rhyolite). The harvest is manual with spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts and maceration for about two weeks in steel. Matures for approximately 20 months in large acacia wood. Aurelie Gewurztraminer Macerato recalls exotic fruit on the nose, but also dried fruit, then there are hints of balsamic and oriental spices, in the mouth it is fresh and enveloping, with generous tannins and a long and savory finish. Recommended in combination with Pad Thai!

Manufacturer: Dornach – Patrick Uccelli

Aurelie Gewurztraminer Macerato

️ Solorno, Italy

Dornach Patrick Uccelli

Gewurztraminer

2022

️  13%

Vino Orange

Manual harvest with spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts and decantation for a few hours on the skins before racking, refinement takes place in large acacia wood for a few months

Hints of ripe tropical fruit and dates, acacia flowers and balsamic notes, oriental spices and mineral puffs

It is full and enveloping but has a slender body, the tannin is soft, the sip is fresh and the finish is long and savory

Serving temperature 10°-12°

Pad Thai

From great moments

Dornach is a place with a thousand-year history, dating back over 5,000 years. The farm, first officially mentioned in 1288, has been owned by the same family since 1836. Today, Dornach is run by Patrick and his wife Karoline. Patrick, winemaker and oenologist, takes care of the vineyards and winemaking, while Karoline, a biologist, is responsible for the biodiversity within the estate, taking care of flowers, fruit trees, chickens and sheep. On top of all this, she is also an excellent cook.

The estate is located in the southernmost municipality of Alto Adige, on a hill facing west, on the left side of the Adige. Patrick cultivates seven hectares of vineyards, using classic varieties of the area such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco, Incrocio Manzoni and Gewürztraminer. The management is biodynamic, and the vineyards are protected with copper and sulphur. Patrick describes his approach to winemaking as “almost boring”, based on observation, tasting and patience.