{"product_id":"thomas-niedermayr-hof-gandberg-abendrot-bio-2016-white","title":"Thomas Niedermayr - Hof Gandberg Abendrot Bio 2016 white","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas Niedermayr’s Hof Gandberg Abendrot Bio 2016 is a striking, mountain-grown orange wine crafted from the rare Souvignier Gris grape in Trentino–Alto Adige. Fermented on the skins, it captures the glowing colors and brisk clarity of an alpine sunset, with a profile that is both contemplative and deeply sensory. This bottling stands apart as a certified organic, low-intervention expression of a modern PIWI variety, shaped by high-altitude terroir and a producer who has long worked outside the mainstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Abendrot 2016 shows a radiant, deep amber hue with shimmering red-gold highlights—evocative of burnished copper and late-evening sky. The nose is complex and evolving, with layers of dried apricot, baked and dried pears (including the local hutzelbirne), and dates, joined by subtle resinous notes, a suggestion of white tea, fresh fir needles and a whisper of old oak.\n\nOn the palate, this is a textural, contemplative wine: dry, structured and gently tannic, with the grip you expect from extended skin contact yet a fine, mountain-driven freshness. Flavors echo the nose—dried stone fruit, spiced pear and date—woven with herbal, slightly resinous nuances and delicate tea-like bitters that carry through the long, savory finish. Already beautifully evolved, the 2016 still has the acidity and tannin to age further for a few more years, gaining even more tertiary complexity and softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from organically farmed vineyards on the cool, elevated slopes of Hof Gandberg in South Tyrol, the Abendrot benefits from mineral-rich mountain soils, wide diurnal temperature swings and exceptionally clear alpine air. The Souvignier Gris grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, ensuring only healthy, perfectly selected berries make it to the cellar. Fermentation takes place on the skins, allowing the grape’s naturally pigmented skins to impart both color and gentle tannic structure, with an extended maceration that deepens aroma and texture. The wine is then matured with minimal intervention, preserving its authenticity and the singular character of this rare variety and site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a versatile food wine that shines with richly flavored, aromatic dishes: think aged mountain cheeses, roasted root vegetables, wild mushroom risotti, or slow-cooked poultry and game birds. Its dried-fruit and tea-like notes also pair beautifully with North African or Middle Eastern spiced cuisine, as well as autumnal vegetarian plates featuring squash, chestnuts and nuts. Serve just lightly chilled, around 12–14 °C (54–57 °F), rather than fridge-cold, to allow the aromatics to blossom. Decanting is highly recommended: give it ample time in a carafe so the wine can breathe and fully reveal its intricate, resinous and tea-scented layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Niedermayr’s Hof Gandberg estate in Trentino–Alto Adige is known as one of the region’s pioneers in organic and nature-focused viticulture, with a particular dedication to PIWI (fungus-resistant) grape varieties like Souvignier Gris. Working in the cool, elevated hillsides above the Adige Valley, the winery has built a quiet but significant reputation for characterful, terroir-driven wines that stand apart from the mainstream. Niedermayr’s commitment to biodiversity, low-intervention cellar work and the exploration of alternative styles—such as this carefully crafted orange wine—has made Hof Gandberg an important name for wine lovers seeking authenticity, innovation and a true taste of the alpine landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Niedermayr Hof Gandberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252434587985,"sku":"VC-7474","price":48.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/bild_thomas_niedermayr_tn_06_abendrot_bio_2016_1280x1280_12b4f36f-c41a-419c-90f0-20ab126b9ef7.jpg?v=1783444639","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/thomas-niedermayr-hof-gandberg-abendrot-bio-2016-white","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}