Gewürztraminer (France)

Gewürztraminer originates from Italy, but is best cultivated in Alsace where 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!

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Gewürztraminer in Europe

France

In France, Gewürztraminer thrives best in the cool climate of Alsace.

Italy

Gewürztraminer's origin is in Italy's North-East region of Alto Adige (South Tyrol) where the grape appears to be a cross between the Traminer grape and the Pinot family.

Germany

German Gewürztraminers are very different the French, with a relatively dry style.

In the New World

USA

In the United States, Gewürtztraminer is mostly planted in California, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

Australia

Gewürztraminer from Australias coolest regions can be quality examples. Including Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley, Clare Valley, Yarra Valley, the Tasmania island, and some vineyard in the Australian Alps.

About Gewürztraminer

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

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

Gewurztraminer without the right balance quickly becomes vulgar, oily aroma monsters that do their best to annihilate any possible combination of food and wine.

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 food and wine.

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.