Opening to a bright, off-gold color, the 2012 Alto Adige Gewürztraminer Kastelaz opens to explosive varietal aromas of lychee fruit, passion fruit, guava and pear with light tones of nutmeg and dried ginger. There’s a characteristic touch of petroleum and church incense that adds to the wine’s buoyancy and aromatic lift. A soft, luscious mouthfeel is capped by a noticeable 6.6 grams per liter of residual sugar.