Reviews & Ratings

2011 Castello di Amorosa Dessert & Ice Wine "Late Harvest Gewurztraminer"

Winery: Castello di Amorosa

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Late Harvest Gewurztraminer"

Wine Category: Dessert & Ice Wine

Grape blend: 100% Gewurztraminer

Bottle size: 375 ml

Region: Anderson Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: February 7, 2013

Wine Review: This light yellow colored dessert wine opens with a fragrant apricot marmalade bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, slightly acidic and flavorful. Those flavors are a blend of black tea, peach and apricot. The finish is slightly sweet and its flavors are slightly prolonged. This Late Harvest Gewurztraminer would pair well with Italian anise cookies. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Very complex and intriguing aromas of honey and apricot from the noble rot "botrytis cinerea" show on the nose, with honeysuckle and a floral note of rose petals. It is very succulent and rich on the palate, and balanced with crisp acidity. Ideal with after dinner desserts of chocolate torte, creme brulee or baked fruit with an artisanal cheese selection.

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