Gewürztraminer (France)

Gewürztraminer originates from Italy, but is best cultivated in Alsace.

In Alsace it produces one of the most Aromatic white wines in the world.

Gewürztraminer Flavors

Gewürztraminer 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

Gewürztraminer Profile

SUGAR:	Off -Dry

BODY:	Medium - High

FRUIT:	Medium

ACIDITY:	Medium - Low

ALCOHOL:	12-13% ABV

	Serving temperature: Off-Dry 6-8°C (43-46°F) Dry 8-10°C (46-50°F)

Gewürztraminer Food Pairing

Many Fish dishes, especially with Butter, will break with Gewürztraminer.

Gewürztraminer 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.
Alsatian Dishes. Duck. Foie Gras. Pâté.
Seafood. Fish.
Spicy Dishes. Indian. Thai. Vietnamese. Korean. Mexican. Moroccan. Arabic.
Sweet and Sour Asian.
Sweet Vegetables (Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Squash).
Fruit Cakes (Apple, Mango, Ginger).

Cheeses

Strong Cheese.
Alsatian Münster. Époisses. Reblochon.
Blue Cheese.
Roquefort. Gorgonzola.
Danablue. Stilton.

Alsatian Specialities

Quiche Lorraine.
Tarte Flambe (White Pizza).

The Ideal Glass for Gewürztraminer

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!

Gewürztraminer Cheese Pairing

Off-dry white wines (Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc) have a touch of sweetness that makes them super versatile with cheese.

Camembert

Chèvre

Gorgonzola

Havarti

Taleggio

Gruyère

Brie and Camembert are cheeses with a creaminess that pairs beautifully with the sweetness and acidity of Gewürztraminer.
Chèvre (Goat Cheese). A tangy and bright goat cheese is a classic with slightly sweet whites.
Gorgonzola Dolce. Sweet wine balances the saltiness and funk of mild blue cheeses.
Havarti and Fontina are buttery and mild cheeses that play well with the fruitiness of the wine.
Taleggio (Washed rind cheese). The cheese funk is mellowed by the sweetness of the Gewürztraminer.
Gruyère is nutty and rich, and balance nicely with the acidity and fruitiness of Gewürztraminer.

If You Like Gewürztraminer

About Gewürztraminer

Roter Traminer is red, Gewürztraminer is light red/pink, Gelber Traminer is yellow. All these Traminer types are referred to as Gewürztraminer. The different clones also deliver different spiciness (“Gewürz” in German) influenced by the terroir.

Gewurztraminer originates from Italy, but is more cultivated in Alsace where it produces one of the most distinctive and aromatic white wines in the world.

Gewürztraminer is a highly aromatic grape variety with a pink to red skin colour.

If you think of Sauvignon Blanc is aromatic, it is far behind Gewurztraminer in terms of flavor concentration. The word perfumed is usually not to take the mouth full.

Gewurztraminer combines aromatic richness with high alcohol content, and moderate to low acidity.

Gewurztraminers are often good in sweeter editions, made from overripe grapes, and in such a version it can be drunk for itself or combined with goose liver.

Gewurztraminer without the right balance can be vulgar, oily aroma monsters that do not combine well with food.

Alsace Wine Production in Hectares

Alsace is dominated by white wine. 90% of all Alsace wine is white.

The most famous sparkling wine is Crémant de Alsace

Grape	1969	2017
1. Riesling	1200	3350
2. Pinot Blanc	1040	3320
3. Gewürztraminer	1950	3150
4. Pinot Gris	390	2460
5. Pinot Noir	200	1670
6. Sylvaner	2580	920
7. Muscat	340	350
8. Chardonnay	0	200
9. Chasselas	1000	70
Total	9440	15600

Source: Conseil Interprofessional Vins d’Alsace.