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Backsberg Special Late Harvest 2019

Litchi, honeysuckle and yellow rose petal combine in a profusion of intense aromas. The wine retains its sweet, natural sugars, providing a
lasting richness on the finish.

Serve ice cold before, during or after a meal. Perfectly complements very spicy dishes and ripe cheeses.

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variety : Gewurztraminer [ Gewürztraminer, Viognier ]

winery : Backsberg Family Wines

winemaker : Alicia Rechner

wine of origin : Coastal Region

analysis : alc : 11.42 % vol rs : 62.7 g/l pH : 3.14 ta : 7.0 g/l

type : White style : Sweet body : Light taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

AWARDS

Vintage 2018
2019 John Platter - 83 Points

ageing : 10 to 20 years

in the vineyard : Grown largely on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain in soils of weathered granite, clay and loam.

about the harvest: Picked late in the harvest at about 24 to 26 degree Balling.

in the cellar : Picked late in the harvest at about 24 to 26 degree Balling. The juice is settled clean and fermented in a cool tank. Fermentation terminates itself at a low alcohol, allowing for natural grape sugars to remain.

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