Finca Río Negro Gewürztraminer · 2023

Gewürztraminer often evokes intense aromas, exuberance and, more often than not, a certain sensation of sweetness. But Finca Río Negro Gewürztraminer plays in a very different league—one that is finer, fresher and surprisingly precise. This wine is born from a single‑estate vineyard, isolated and surrounded by forest, in the Sierra Norte of Guadalajara, at almost 1,000 metres above sea level. An extreme setting that shapes the wine from the vine onward: cold nights, slow ripening and a natural tension that completely transforms the expression of the variety. Nothing here is accidental. The project’s technical direction is led by Xavier Ausàs, one of the most respected figures in Spanish winemaking, with a career tied to some of the country’s most demanding estates, alongside Manuel del Rincón, an outstanding winegrower and deep connoisseur of the vineyard. Precision in the cellar and a sensitive reading of the land work hand in hand. This is why many tasters inevitably think of the dry whites of Italy’s Alto Adige. Not as a stylistic shortcut, but as a logical parallel: here too, altitude and climate sharpen aromas and place the emphasis on freshness, elegance and verticality, not exuberance. On the nose, classic varietal notes appear—rose, lychee, citrus peel—but in a clean, restrained register. On the palate, it is dry, fresh and balanced, with lively acidity that extends the finish and makes the wine deeply gastronomic. One figure explains it all: this wine contains just 2 grams of residual sugar, compared to the 10–11 g/L found in some Gewürztraminers from other regions. The difference is immediately clear. This is a wine for those who enjoy whites with character, and for those who appreciate Gewürztraminer in its driest, most refined expression. It pairs beautifully with elegant spiced dishes, mild Asian cuisine, aromatic cheeses—or simply as a thoughtful glass when something genuinely different feels just right.