Gewurztraminer 'Lyra' Nals Margreid 2022
Gewurztraminer "Lyra" is a very rich and tasty aromatic white wine, vinified and aged in steel tanks. Exuberant and intense aromas of tropical fruit, citrus fruits in jam, rose petals and sweet spices accompany a smooth, round, rich, savory and mineral taste, with a long fruity persistence
The Gewurztraminer “Lyra” from the South Tyrolean winery Nals Margreid is an intense white wine with a aromatic profile, produced from an ancient variety from Northern Europe, a descendant of a genetic mutation of the Tramin grape. The vine has adapted very well to the cool and sunny climate of South Tyrol, producing wines with exuberant fragrances and very rich, soft, and persistent aromas. The vinification in steel enhances the varietal character of the Gewurztraminer, highlighting its floral, fruity, and delicately spicy notes.
The white Gewurztraminer “Lyra” is one of the flagship wines of Nals Margreid, the historic winery in Nalles that manages grapes from about 160 hectares, belonging to 138 member growers. The vineyards are located in 14 different areas of the region, allowing for the cultivation of each grape variety in the most suitable territory for microclimate and soil composition. The estate extends from the area of Merano and Bolzano to the Bassa Atesina, at an altitude ranging from 200 to 900 meters above sea level. The Gewurztraminer is cultivated in the Soll area, in the territory of Bassa Atesina at about 490 metersat altitude, on soils rich in gravel and clay. Fermentation takes place in steel and the wine rests in steel for 9 months before bottling.
The Gewurztraminer “Lyra” from Nals Margreid is an aromatic white wine, highly appreciated by enthusiasts for its perfect balance and its seductive harmony between richness and freshness. It presents a brilliant straw yellow color. The bouquet is intense and complex, with floral fragrances, citrus aromas, ripe fruit notes, tropical hints of lychee, passion fruit, spicy notes, and herbal scents. The taste is captivating and enveloping, with a soft entry on the palate and a finish of pleasant freshness and persistence.