Aimè Gewürztraminer Alto Adige DOC 2024 - Girlan x 6

The Historical Link and Pedoclimatic Framework of AIMÉ Gewürztraminer

The AIMÉ Gewürztraminer DOC celebrates the identity of a grape variety that draws its name directly from the nearby village of Tramin (Termeno), in Bassa Atesina. This variety, distinguished by berries with a pinkish skin, finds an ideal microclimatic habitat on the sunny slopes of the mountain district. The vineyards develop on warm, clay-rich soils with gentle slopes situated at an altitude between 280 and 350 meters above sea level. This specific combination of sunlight exposure and soil texture allows the grapes to reach perfect phenolic maturity, translating into a still white wine of extraordinary opulence and sharp extractive clarity.

Cellar Protocol: Whole-Cluster Pressing and Sur Lie Aging

The processing of the 2025 vintage follows a rigorous technical protocol oriented toward maximum protection of the aromatic bouquet. The manual harvest is carried out using small bins to preserve fruit health. In the cellar, the grapes undergo a short cold pre-fermentative maceration, followed by a gentle whole-cluster pressing. The must is clarified through a natural cold settling process. The primary fermentation cycle takes place at a controlled temperature inside stainless steel tanks. Subsequently, the wine matures for 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel; blocking malolactic fermentation completely safeguards the natural acidic responsiveness of the mass.

Sensory Profile of AIMÉ

The combination of the clayey soils of the Bassa Atesina and the management of the vinification exclusively in steel gives this intense Trentino Alto Adige white wine an organoleptic profile of great depth and cleanliness.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Gewürztraminer / Alto Adige DOC / Aromatic Selection.
• Analytical Data (2025 Vintage): Alcohol Content: 14.50% Vol. / Aging: 6 months in stainless steel on fine lees.
• Visual Assessment: Intense straw-yellow color, enriched by deep and brilliant golden highlights that testify to its dense viscosity upon swirling in the glass.
• Olfactory Framework: Broad, deep, and markedly aromatic bouquet. The nose reveals consistent scents of rose petals, lychee, sweet spices, and ripe exotic fruit, integrated by a sharp and fine mineral trace.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a full, enveloping mouthfeel endowed with a dense and velvety texture. The progression shows a rich, warm character balanced by a proper freshness that guides the pour toward a long, savory, and impeccably persistent finish.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The intense aromatic character and thick architecture of this Gewürztraminer require pairings alongside flavorful, complex culinary preparations.

• Stable Pairings: It pairs excellently with premium grilled crustaceans, lobster, imperial prawns, and saporous or blue cheeses of medium aging. It displays extraordinary synergies when combined with spicy dishes and sweet-and-sour creations typical of signature Asian cuisine.
• Serving Method: To optimize the rich aromatic framework and maintain the balance between alcohol warmth and freshness, a serving temperature of 10 - 12°C is recommended.

Evolutionary Potential and Storage

The AIMÉ displays stability and richness from its market debut, maintaining a fragrant profile for three to five years in the bottle. For proper tertiary development, horizontal bottle storage is recommended in a dark environment at a constant temperature.