Gewürztraminer (Italy)
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 |
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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
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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! |
Gewürztraminer 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.
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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.
Wine Region Alto Adige
St.Magdalener vineyards on the slopes of Bolzano
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
9% Schiava |
22% Chardonnay |
Climate
The Dolomite mountain range strongly influences the climate and vineyard altitudes. The climate is generally cool, with significant temperature variations between day and night. This diurnal temperature range is favorable for the development of aromatic compounds in the grapes.
The Alps protect Alto Adige from cold air from the north. From the south, warm, moist air from Lake Garda and the Mediterranean find their way to Alto Adige.
Mild sunny days, warm soils, cool nights, and strong winds bring freshness to Alto Adige wines.
DOC Regions
Alto Adige has DOC regions that account for 85% of the total eine production wine:
Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC
Casteller DOC
Delle Venezie DOC
Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer DOC
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
Trentino DOC
Trento DOC
Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC
Valdadige Terradeiforti / Terradeiforti DOC
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