J. Hofstätter - Gewürztraminer "Kolbenhof" 2024 (750ml)
Price: $49.99
| Producer | J. Hofstätter |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Varietal | Gewurztraminer |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Sku | 204967 |
| Size | 750ml |
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J. Hofstätter Description
The roots of the J. Hofstätter began in the early 1900s within a humble cellar of a small inn operated by Josef and Maria Hofstätter in Tramin. Josef’s winemaking aspirations soon outgrew the cellar and in 1907 he founded the J. Hofstätter Estate Winery.
Josef’s pioneering spirit continued to flourish at the winery when Konrad Oberhofer and Luise Oberhof (the niece of Josef and Maria) took over after his death in 1942. Konrad and Luise elevated the winery’s quality production and began bottling the wine rather than selling it in bulk.
In 1959, Sieglinde Oberhofer (the only daughter of Konrad and Luise) married, Paolo Foradori, the son of a winemaking family from Trentino. Paolo was immensely influential in shaping the future of the winery and winemaking throughout South Tyrol. Referred to as the “father of Alto Adige Pinot Noir,” he brought many South Tyrolean wine farms under the Hofstätter umbrella and introduced the “Vigna” classification which designates single-vineyard wines.
Now in its fourth generation, the winery has become one of the largest family-owned wine estates in South Tyrol. Paolo Foradori handed the operations over to Martin Foradori Hofstätter in 1992. He has taken J. Hofstätter to new heights and currently oversees 124 acres. Twenty-five of this acreage abounds around Tramin with additional vines grown on the slopes across the valley.
The historic Kolbenhof Estate, one of Tramin’s most renowned farms, benefits from clay-rich soils that impart elegance and distinctive dryness to its Gewürztraminer.
Tasting Note: Golden yellow with subtle greenish highlights. Aromas of peach, apricot, litchi, mango, and passion fruit. Fruity with fine acidity on the palate.
Wine Pairing: Crustaceans, Asian dishes, gorgonzola, or as an aperitif
