LEITEN
GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2024
BODEGA NALS MARGREID • ALTO ADIGE • ITALY
"The perfume of the peaks: a symphony of exotic spices and 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 the Gewürztraminer grape in limestone and clay soils. The unique microclimate of the "Leiten" slopes, with its warm days and cool nights, allows the grape to develop an unparalleled aromatic palette. The result is a wine of superb elegance, where the variety's characteristic opulence is masterfully balanced by 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).
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel to preserve primary aromas.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance:
Intense straw yellow with bright golden reflections.
Nose:
An intoxicating bouquet. Unmistakable notes of lychee, dried rose petals, cloves, and cinnamon, accompanied by hints of ripe tropical fruit such as mango and pineapple.
Palate:
Enveloping and unctuous. It possesses a glyceric structure that fills the palate, yet remains vertical thanks to a fine acidity. The finish is long, leaving a trace of sweet spices and exotic flowers.
3. Architecture of Leiten 2024
4. Pairing and Service Art
Gastronomy:
It is the quintessential pairing for spiced 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 sustain 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 toward the nose in a balanced way.
Technical Sheet and FAQ
What to expect from the 2024 vintage?
The 2024 stands out for its early aromatic maturity and very clean acidity, which makes this Leiten especially drinkable from its first year in the bottle.
Is it a wine for cellaring?
Although it shines for its primary intensity today, this Gewürztraminer can evolve pleasantly over the next 4 to 6 years, developing notes of honey and nuts.
Why is Nals Margreid so relevant?
It is a cooperative winery that brings together the best winegrowers from 14 distinct sub-zones, allowing them to specialize in the variety that best adapts to each micro-soil of Alto Adige.