ZIND-HUMBRECHT - Gewurztraminer Heimbourg - 2012

Country

Italy

Regulated designation

Table wine

Region

Piedmont

Varietal(s)

Barbera

Alcohol percentage

13.5%

Colour

White

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About this winery

Olivier Humbrecht is one of the world's most renowned winegrowers. He is a Master of Wine and has been described by Robert Parker as the greatest white winemaker on earth. Yet he is very soft spoken, humble, and self-deprecating, which makes him perfectly suited to his assumed role as a global ambassador of wine. He is a champion of terroir, biodynamic farming principles, and non-interventionist winemaking, whose family have been winegrowers in Alsace for 12 generations (since 1620). He is...

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Tasting notes

Aromas of black fruit, especially blackberries and plums, with slight spicy overtones hinting at black pepper and cinnamon. Sweet, soft tannins come together in a closely-woven texture that merges with the fruit, while a crisp freshness provides a long, tasty finish.

Press reviews

April 2014

A midweight Italian red made 100% from Piedmont's barbera grape. The nose shows delicate aromas of red cherry fruit with some mild oak spice, with floral and vanilla notes. It is juicy and fruity with vibrant acid and mild tannin. The fruit persists well on to the dry finish. Very good length. Try with pizza or meaty pasta sauces. Best 2014 to 2017. - Steve Thurlow

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