WTN: Two more Italian Gewurztraminers

2011 Stiftskellerei Neustift Abbazia di Novacella; consumed several weeks ago but remember that I really liked it. Pale straw in color with a nice spicey pear nose, a touch of rose petal and very good acidity. I would buy more. abv of 14%

2010 Elena Walch Gewurztraminer, also from the Alto Adige, consumed today so my memory should be better. Deep brassy golden bright color with lots of viscousity, no rose petal but lots of spicey pear nose and flavors. This went really well with marinated curry chicken breast strips in the broiler. abv of 14%

I am becoming a BIG fan of Northern Italy Gewurztraminer!

2011 Stiftskellerei Neustift Abbazia di Novacella; consumed several weeks ago but remember that I really liked it. Pale straw in color with a nice spicey pear nose, a touch of rose petal and very good acidity. I would buy more. abv of 14%

2010 Elena Walch Gewurztraminer, also from the Alto Adige, consumed today so my memory should be better. Deep brassy golden bright color with lots of viscousity, no rose petal but lots of spicey pear nose and flavors. This went really well with marinated curry chicken breast strips in the broiler. abv of 14%

I am becoming a BIG fan of Northern Italy Gewurztraminer!

Yup...I'm with you there, Jim. Because of the "Dismal State of Alsatian Wines", I go to the AltoAdige when I want a good GWT with my weenies & kraut. These are two of my favorite producers.
Tom

Since we're on the subject....

Has anyone tried the Lavacchio Oro del Cedro (Tuscany) gew? My local wine shop has it on sale for under 20. My wife wants a gewurz for Christmas, but she's getting tired of flabby Alsatians...and Boxler'$ out of reach. I haven't seen any of the other Italians mentioned in this or the previous thread stocked in any of my wine shops, so I'm hoping this might be a suitable bottle. Any thoughts?

Pay attention, the Oro del Cedro is a sweet late harvest Gewürztraminer, so the ideal match is with blue cheese or with some sweet food as much aromatic.

Since we're on the subject....

Has anyone tried the Lavacchio Oro del Cedro (Tuscany) gew? My local wine shop has it on sale for under 20. My wife wants a gewurz for Christmas, but she's getting tired of flabby Alsatians...and Boxler'$ out of reach. I haven't seen any of the other Italians mentioned in this or the previous thread stocked in any of my wine shops, so I'm hoping this might be a suitable bottle. Any thoughts?

Pay attention, the Oro del Cedro is a sweet late harvest Gewürztraminer, so the ideal match is with blue cheese or with some sweet food as much aromatic.

Whoa - good thing I was paying attention! Thanks Roberto, you just saved my Christmas