White

Balletto Estate Grown Gewürztraminer (Russian River Valley)

Balletto

Russian River Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Gewürztraminer
Country
United States
Region
Russian River Valley · Sonoma
Appellation
Russian River Valley
Body
light
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

pratos asiáticos · comida tailandesa · comida indiana · queijos cremosos · pratos apimentados

Rated vintages

  • 201691 pts

    Balletto is making some fun, brightly crafted whites, like this floral, waxy one, that are not to be ignored amongst all its other estate offerings. Honey and white flower scents punctuate the nose before light, bright layers of lychee and orange flavors come through on the pala…

  • 201390 pts

    Stainless-steel fermented, this wine remains pungently aromatic in woody, earthy tones, with accents of fragrant orange blossom and pear, while staying crisp and light on the palate. Honey and lemon combine on the complex finish.

  • 201285 pts

    Gewürz can be dry or very sweet. This bottling is right in the middle. You'll find sugary flavors of peaches, tropical fruits and honey, with the variety's famous spiciness. The alcohol is nice and low.

  • 201087 pts

    Good acidity in this Gewürz, with spice, orange and wildflower flavors that finish clean and off-dry. With moderate alcohol, it's easy to drink now.

  • 200982 pts

    This is a soft, simple wine. It shows good Gewürztraminer character in its spiciness, but it's mild in flavor, with a sweet finish.