AKA
Traminer
Musque, Gentil Rose Aromique and Red Traminer. |
Geography
White grape of the Alsace region of France
and many German regions. Also grown in Northern
Italy, Eastern Europe and New World. |
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Viticulture
Grows best in cooler climates where good acidity
plays a significant role. The terroir of the Alsace
region reigns supreme. Other countries seem to
produce less exciting, blander versions. |
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Varietal/Blend
Gewürztraminer is used as a varietal. |
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Flavour
& Character
One of the world's most intensely floral and
aromatic wine—bursting with flavours of spice,
lychees and rose petals. |
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Vinification
Produced after the style of German Rhine wines
and sold under its grape name rather than region
of origin. |
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Style
Although all Gewürztraminers have real intensity,
styles vary from dry to richly sweet. |
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