Omega Late Harvest Gewurztraminer Malagousia
- White
- Gewürztraminer (85%), Malagouzia (15%)
Vinification & Aging
Late harvest, fruit left on the vine to dehydrate and intensify the aromas & flavors. Destemming, no crushing, free run juice. Controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with cooling jackets, maintenance of wine “sur lie” for 9 months with regular stirring.
Wine is aged for 12 months in new Allie French Oak casks, light toast.
Ecosystems
The privately owned vineyard of the estate is situated on a plateau at an altitude exceeding 2.034 feet with a northwest exposure. The local climate is characterized by cold winters and dry summers. Additionally, two neighboring lakes contribute to the existence of a mild semi-continental climate. The sandy-clay texture of the soil, assuring an ideal drainage producing wines of exquisite quality and rich aromas.
Tasting Notes
Allowing the fruit to stay on the vine and dehydrate intensifies aromas and flavors to the point of perfection. Is a full body, full flavored wine exhibiting rose-petals, pear and apricot character, and the spicy floral aromas of the Gewurztraminer grape. The residual sugar is well balanced by acidity, so that the overall effect is refreshing, neither cloying nor tart. This wine has a pleasant, long finish.