US Grapes
Traminette
Traminette is a French-American hybrid closely related to Gewürztraminer.
About Traminette
Traminette is a cross between the French-American hybrid Joannes Seyve and the German Vitis vinifera Gewürztraminer.
The cross was done by Herb C. Barrett in 1965 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His intention was to produce a table grape with the flavor of Gewürztraminer. But, Traminette was found to have excellent wine quality, resistance to fungal diseases, and cold hardiness.
Traminette Flavors
Traminette is known for its Exotic aroma explosion.
Orange. Grapefruit. Peach. Pineapple. Mango. Passion Fruit. Ginger. Lychee. Rose Petals. Perfume. Spice. Pepper. Smoke.
 Orange |
 Grapefruit |
 Peach |
 Pineapple |
 Ginger |
 Lychee |
 Rose Petals |
 Pepper |
Traminette Profile
| SUGAR: | Off -Dry |
| BODY: | Medium - High |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - Low |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: Off-Dry 6-8°C (43-46°F) Dry 8-10°C (46-50°F) |
Traminette Food Pairing
Many Fish dishes, especially with Butter, will break with Traminette.
Traminette pairs best with light meat dishes, and is excellent with spicy dishes and oriental cuisine.
 Aperitif |
 Sweet Sour |
 Pâté |
 Soups |
 Chicken |
 Chili |
 Strong Cheese |
 Fruit Cakes |
Excellent Pairings
Aperitif.
Seafood. Fish.
Duck. Foie Gras. Pâté.
Spicy Dishes. Indian. Thai. Vietnamese. Korean.
Mexican. Moroccan. Arabic.
Sweet and Sour Asian.
Sweet Vegetables (Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Squash).
Fruit Cakes (Apple, Mango, Ginger).
The Ideal Glass for Traminette
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A Tulip Shaped Glass with a slightly smaller bowl can be suitable for various dry white wine styles. It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides where acidity is less pleasant. A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold. It also helps if you hold the glass by the stem! |
Traminette Cheese Pairing
Off-dry white wines (Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc) have a touch of sweetness that makes them super versatile with cheese.
- Brie / Camembert: The creaminess pairs beautifully with the sweetness and acidity in the wine.
- Chèvre (Goat Cheeses): A tangy and bright goat cheese is a classic with slightly sweet whites.
- Gorgonzola Dolce (Mild Blue Cheeses): Sweet wine balances the saltiness and funk.
- Havarti / Fontina: Buttery and mild cheeses play well with the fruitiness of the wine.
- Taleggio (Washed Rind Cheeses): The cheese funk is mellowed by the sweetness.
- Gruyère: Nutty and rich. Balance nicely with an off-dry wine’s acidity and fruitiness.