Spaetrot – Rotgipfler Laim
| Producer: |
Weingut Spaetrot |
| Wine: |
Rotgipfler Laim |
| Grape Variety: |
100% Rotgipfler |
| Production Zone: |
Laim |
| Altitude: |
250 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
1.5 tons per acre |
| Exposure: |
East |
| Soil: |
Chalky soil; gravel and limestone |
| Vinification & Aging: |
The grapes were harvested manually from the 40-70 year old vines in October from the Laim cru vineyard. They were hand-selected twice and carefully pressed. The wine was fermented and aged for 8 months in double barriques (450l). |
| Production: |
125 cases |
| Alcohol: |
13.5% |
| Description: |
Clear with gold highlights. On the nose, the wine shows aromas of lime and fresh strawberries, peach and pear. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, harmonious, well-balanced, with a long, cactus pear finish. This wine is complex and powerful, and suitable for aging up to 25 years. |
| Food Pairing: |
Veal chops and baked meats. Chicken pot-pie and spicy dishes. |
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