LEITEN
GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2024
NALS MARGREID WINERY • ALTO ADIGE • ITALY
"The perfume of the peaks: a symphony of spices and exotic flowers captured in the eternal freshness of South Tyrol."
The Exuberance of Alpine Terroir
Leiten 2024 is the aromatic jewel of **Nals Margreid**. This winery, located in the heart of **Alto Adige**, has perfected the cultivation of Gewürztraminer grapes in calcareous and clay soils. The unique microclimate of the "Leiten" slopes, with their warm days and cold nights, allows the grape to develop an unparalleled aromatic palette. The result is a wine of superb elegance, where the characteristic opulence of the variety is masterfully balanced with the minerality of the alpine soil.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Slopes of Termeno and Magrè, Alto Adige, Italy.
Winery: Nals Margreid.
Varietal: 100% Gewürztraminer.
Vintage: 2024 (Maximum freshness and aromatic potential).
Winemaking: Fermentation in stainless steel to preserve primary aromas.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Intense straw yellow with bright golden reflections.
Nose: An intoxicating bouquet. Unmistakable notes of lychee, dried rose petals, clove, and cinnamon, accompanied by hints of ripe tropical fruit such as mango and pineapple.
Palate: Enveloping and unctuous. It has a glyceric structure that fills the palate, yet remains vertical thanks to a fine acidity. The finish is long, leaving a trail of sweet spices and exotic flowers.
3. Architecture of Leiten 2024
4. Pairing and Serving Art
Cuisine: It is the quintessential pairing for spicy Asian cuisine (Thai, Indian, or Szechuan). It also shines alongside strong blue cheeses, foie gras, grilled seafood with ginger, or dishes with white truffle. It is a wine that can handle intense and complex flavors.
Service: Serve between **10°C and 12°C**. It is recommended to use a wide tulip glass to capture and direct the complexity of its aromas to the nose in a balanced way.
Technical Data Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What to expect from the 2024 vintage?
The 2024 stands out for its early aromatic maturity and very clean acidity, making this Leiten particularly drinkable from its first year in bottle.
Is it a wine for cellaring?
Although it shines with its primary intensity today, this Gewürztraminer can evolve gracefully over the next 4 to 6 years, developing notes of honey and dried fruits.
Why is Nals Margreid so relevant?
It is a cooperative winery that unites the best viticulturists from 14 different sub-zones, allowing them to specialize in the variety that best suits each micro-soil of Alto Adige.
