Vinification:

The grapes were hand picked at optimum ripeness at the end of September. The grapes come from several vineyards and selected in the cellar.

The bunches are pressed whole, the juice is then fermented slowly in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.

The wine is bottled young in order to preserve the natural fruity flavors and the freshness from the grapes.

Tasting Notes:

Vinification

The fruit was picked in the early morning to retain freshness.

The must was left in contact with the skins for 24 hours for flavor extraction prior to fermentation at low temperatures.

The ferment was stopped to retain a small amount of residual sugar.

The Wine Description:

Medium intensity with dominant characters of spice, honey and rose with citrus undertones .

The time on skins and the yeast used add palate weight and texture, while enhancing the mineral undertones.

The light touch of sweetness is well balanced by a crisp acidity.

Food Pairing: Coconut curries and other spicy Asian cuisine

Drink now or cellar until 2021

Alcohol: 13%

Acidity: 0.69 g/100mL

pH: 3.16

Sugar: 1.3%

Finger Lakes, New York

DESCRIPTION:

The Dry Riesling has a classic pale straw color with a crisp green hue. The nose shows typical Keuka Lake minerality with fresh lemon citrus and apple with an intriguing blossom aroma. The palate shows wonderful tight acid that balances out the fruity residual sugar enhancing the floral and bringing out the bright tangerine flavors. The palate also displays the slatey mineral characteristics that typify Dr. Frank's Rieslings. Serve with all fin fish and shell fish.

VINIFICATION:

The fruit was harvested by hand during the cool hours of the morning and cold pressed. The juice was then cold settled and fermented at low temperatures with specially selected German wine yeasts. A long slow fermentation enhances the fruit aromatics.  The fermentation was arrested just prior to dryness to balance the grape's natural acidity.

PAIRING:

Serve with all fin fish and shell fish. This wine has great ageing potential.

AWARDS:

2010- New York Wine & Food Classic: Double Gold
2010- Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition: Gold
2010- Los Angeles International Wine Competition: Gold, 94 Points
2010- Golden Nose Wine Competition: Double Gold
2011- BTI World Wine Championships: Gold, 90 Points & Best Buy
2010-Finger Lakes International Wine Competition: Gold

Alcohol:12% VOL.

Area of Production:REGION: VENETO. HILLY CLASSIC AREA ON THE EASTERN SHORES OF LAKE GARDA. VILLAGES OF BARDOLINO, LAZISE, CAVAION AND GARDA

Grapes:FROM RED GRAPES CORVINA (50%), RONDINELLA (40%) AND MOLINARA (10%). SYSTEM OF GROWING: TRADITIONAL WITH PERGOLA AND ESPALIER

Soil Composition:GRAVELLY GROUNDS OF MORAINIC ORIGIN

Vinification and Production System:SOFT PRESSING, FERMENTATION FOR 5-6 DAYS AT CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE (18-20°C.), PRESERVATION IN THERMOCONDITIONED INOX TANKS, COLD BOTTLING IN STERILE BOTTLING LINE

Organoleptic Description:DRY RED WINE, FRESH AND LIGHT, SUITABLE FOR EVERY OCCASION

Color:RED, LIGHT RUBY

Bouquet:VINOUS, DELICATE AND FRAGRANT

Taste:DRY, PLEASANT, AROMATIC AND MELLOW

Serving Temperature:TO BE SERVED FRESH AT 15-16°C.

Preservation:TO BE DRUNK YOUNG. STORE IN A FRESH, DRY AND DARK PLACE

Gastronomic Suggestions:WINE FOR THE WHOLE MEAL, GOES PERFECTLY WITH FIRST COURSES, WHITE MEATS AND CHEESES

Sangue di Giuda translates to Blood of Judah.  This wonderful sparkling red wine is sinfully sweet!

This naturally sparkling wine has an intense crimson-red color and produced from a combination of Croatina (60%), Barbera (20%), Ughetta (10%), Uva rara (10%) (autochthonous grape varieties). It contains a very fruity fragrance that includes crushed berries, dark plums and black cherries. The wine has good acidity, which balances its sweetness.  It has a delicate, fresh, and fruity taste that is best enjoyed while the wine is young. 

Exceptional with fruit tarts, almond desserts and fine pastries.  

Original Christkindlmarkt mulled wine from GERSTACKER... 

...when you want it cosy!

The cradle of our mulled wine was at the Nuremberg Christkindl- markt. The famous market is visited every year by millions of people, and they never fail to be captivated by the glittering market stalls as they sample gingerbread, grilled Nuremberg sausages and our delicious hot mulled wine.

Its well-balanced blend of natural spices, which include blueberries, aniseed, cardamom, mace petals, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, orange and lemon peel, pimento and much more has made it the most popular mulled wine in Germany. We only use strong, dark red wine from the Montepulciano grape from Italy. Nuremberg mulled wine is under EU protection as a product of particular quality and excellence, which can only be manufactured in Nuremberg.