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Bellangelo - Gewurztraminer 2013
- Producer Bellangelo
- Country USA
- Region New York
- Appellation Finger Lakes
- UPC 8 5285300175 4
Tasting notes
At Bellangelo, we specialize in
hand-crafting small lot, authentic
wines that offer a maximum expression
of Finger Lakes ter
roir.
2013 Gewurztraminr Nose: Melon, Lychee, Stone Fruit
Palate: Melon and Lychee
Finish: Gentle sweetness with a soft
lingering herbal finish
hand-crafting small lot, authentic
wines that offer a maximum expression
of Finger Lakes ter
roir.
2013 Gewurztraminr Nose: Melon, Lychee, Stone Fruit
Palate: Melon and Lychee
Finish: Gentle sweetness with a soft
lingering herbal finish
2013 Growing Season
Wet was the defining word for the early months of the 2013 growing season. Above average
rainfall lasted through June, July and the first part of August. The moisture and heat
resulted in vigorous canopy growth that required a great deal of attention in the vineyards.
By mid August, the wet summer gave way to an extended and beautiful dry ripening period
post veraison.
Moisture pressures returned in late September, as later ripening varietals experienced site
specific intensive disease pressure. In large part, the premium Seneca Lake vineyards that
Bellangelo has partnered with (the Tuller, Gibson, Morris and Sawmill Creek Vineyards)
were able to mitigate much of the disease pressure, and in some instances and varietals,
the warm August and September enabled grapes to achieve brix levels higher than were
seen in the extended and warm 2012 growing season. Temperatures dropped quickly as
fall approached, and by the last of Bellangelo's Riesling harvests on November 22, 2013,
the temperature was barely 20°F. Overall, 2013 was a difficult yet beautiful vintage that
enabled the unique Finger Lakes combination of beautifully ripe fruit with mouth watering
levels of acidity.
rainfall lasted through June, July and the first part of August. The moisture and heat
resulted in vigorous canopy growth that required a great deal of attention in the vineyards.
By mid August, the wet summer gave way to an extended and beautiful dry ripening period
post veraison.
Moisture pressures returned in late September, as later ripening varietals experienced site
specific intensive disease pressure. In large part, the premium Seneca Lake vineyards that
Bellangelo has partnered with (the Tuller, Gibson, Morris and Sawmill Creek Vineyards)
were able to mitigate much of the disease pressure, and in some instances and varietals,
the warm August and September enabled grapes to achieve brix levels higher than were
seen in the extended and warm 2012 growing season. Temperatures dropped quickly as
fall approached, and by the last of Bellangelo's Riesling harvests on November 22, 2013,
the temperature was barely 20°F. Overall, 2013 was a difficult yet beautiful vintage that
enabled the unique Finger Lakes combination of beautifully ripe fruit with mouth watering
levels of acidity.
Food pairing
Gewurztraminer favors pairings
with Indian Curry, Spinach Alfredo
Pizza, and especially, Thanksgiving
Dinner.
with Indian Curry, Spinach Alfredo
Pizza, and especially, Thanksgiving
Dinner.
Technical data
Composition: 100% Gewurztraminer
Vineyards: Gibson Vineyard (40%), Morris Vineyard
(60%)
Appellation: Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes
Harvest Dates: September 10 & 14, 2013
Brix at Harvest: Pressed Average 21 degrees
Alcohol: 11.5%
pH: 3.49
TA: 6.1 g/L
Residual Sugar: 1.2%
Fermentation: Stainless Steel 100%
Malolactic Fermentation: None
Barrel Aging: None
Type of Oak: None
Bottling Date: July 7, 2014
Bottle: Flint Hock 750mL
Closure: Natural Cork
Vineyards: Gibson Vineyard (40%), Morris Vineyard
(60%)
Appellation: Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes
Harvest Dates: September 10 & 14, 2013
Brix at Harvest: Pressed Average 21 degrees
Alcohol: 11.5%
pH: 3.49
TA: 6.1 g/L
Residual Sugar: 1.2%
Fermentation: Stainless Steel 100%
Malolactic Fermentation: None
Barrel Aging: None
Type of Oak: None
Bottling Date: July 7, 2014
Bottle: Flint Hock 750mL
Closure: Natural Cork