# DB Family Selection Gewürztraminer Riesling (2021)

- **Producer:** De Bortoli
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Gewürztraminer, Riesling
- **Region:** South Eastern Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €8
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, blossom, lychee, peach, pear, ginger, lime, grapefruit

## About this wine

The DB Family Selection by De Bortoli is a range of approachable, value-driven wines crafted by one of Australia's most respected family-owned wineries. Established in 1928 by Italian immigrants Vittorio and Giuseppina De Bortoli, the estate has grown to become a beacon of quality and sustainability in Australian winemaking. This particular blend combines the highly aromatic, exotic character of Gewürztraminer with the structural elegance and crisp acidity of Riesling, sourced from select vineyards across South Eastern Australia to create an easy-drinking, vibrant white wine.

## Interesting facts

- De Bortoli was founded in 1928 by Italian immigrants and remains family-owned today.
- The DB Family Selection range is designed specifically to offer exceptional value for everyday drinking.
- Blending Gewürztraminer and Riesling is a popular Australian technique to balance exotic perfume with zesty acidity.

## Food pairing

The off-dry style and vibrant acidity of this blend make it an exceptional partner for aromatic and moderately spicy Asian cuisines. The touch of residual sweetness tames the heat of chili and ginger, while the Riesling's high acidity cuts through rich, fatty proteins like pork belly or duck, cleansing the palate between bites.

## Wine making process

The grapes for this blend are harvested during the cool of the night to preserve their delicate primary fruit aromatics and natural acidity. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is gently pressed, and the juice is clarified before undergoing cool fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Selected yeast strains are utilized to enhance the floral and spicy characteristics of the varieties. The fermentation is stopped slightly early to retain a touch of natural residual sweetness, balancing the crisp acidity before early bottling.