Winery Moreli (יקב מורלי)Gewürztraminer - French Colombard (גוורצטרמינר - קולומביה הצרפתית)
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Colombard and the Gewurztraminer.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mild and soft cheese.
The Gewürztraminer - French Colombard (גוורצטרמינר - קולומביה הצרפתית) of the Winery Moreli (יקב מורלי) is in the top 30 of wines of Jerusalem.
Food and wine pairings with Gewürztraminer - French Colombard (גוורצטרמינר - קולומביה הצרפתית)
Pairings that work perfectly with Gewürztraminer - French Colombard (גוורצטרמינר - קולומביה הצרפתית)
Original food and wine pairings with Gewürztraminer - French Colombard (גוורצטרמינר - קולומביה הצרפתית)
The Gewürztraminer - French Colombard (גוורצטרמינר - קולומביה הצרפתית) of Winery Moreli (יקב מורלי) matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of endives with smoked salmon au gratin, curried veal roulades or the coughing cat's apple crumble.
Details and technical informations about Winery Moreli (יקב מורלי)'s Gewürztraminer - French Colombard (גוורצטרמינר - קולומביה הצרפתית).
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gewürztraminer - French Colombard (גוורצטרמינר - קולומביה הצרפתית) from Winery Moreli (יקב מורלי) are 2015, 2014, 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Moreli (יקב מורלי)
The Winery Moreli (יקב מורלי) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Jerusalem to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Jerusalem
The wine region of Jerusalem is located in the region of Judean Hills of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Razi'el Winery or the Domaine du Castel produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Jerusalem are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Jerusalem often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cherry or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
The wine region of Judean Hills
Judean Hills wine region – which is theoretically further divided into the Jerusalem, Gush Etzion and Southern Judean Hills sub-regions – Lies within the Samson region of Central Israel. The Judean Hills (or Mountains) form a low mountain range that dominates the landscape around Jerusalem and the West Bank. Hebron, Bethlehem and Ramallah also lie within the range, which formed the core territory of the Kingdom of Judah where the earliest Jewish settlements were located. Although not one of Israel's better known wine regions (like Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights in Galilee), Judean Hills is an emerging viticultural area, and significant potential has been identified for its future.
The word of the wine: Petite arvine
An ancient white grape variety from the Valais (Switzerland), which produces renowned wines suitable for ageing. Viney and sustained by a strong vivacity, these wines express a fine salty touch, the signature of this variety. Petite arvine wines can be dry, tender or made from withered grapes from late harvesting. Syn.: arvine.
