Gewurztraminer vs Sylvaner

Compare Gewurztraminer and Sylvaner: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.

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GewurztraminerSylvaner
Colourblancblanc
Number of wines80521536
Average rating3.82 / 53.70 / 5
Producing countriesFrance, Germany, United States, Italy, CanadaFrance, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy

Gewurztraminer

Full-bodied, exotic whites, rich and heady, with moderate acidity, showing opulent aromas of lychee, rose, mango, ginger, pink grapefruit and gentle spice. Made as aromatic dry, moelleux late-harvest and liquorous sélection de grains nobles. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the four noble varieties) and signature of Alto Adige (Tramin), Palatinate and Germany. A pink mutation of Traminer.

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Sylvaner

Lively, understated whites with a tender palate and fresh acidity, with delicate aromas of citrus, white flowers, green apple, hay and typical mineral notes. Light and refreshing finish. Made as easy dry whites and more structured lees-aged cuvées. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the historic varieties), absolute signature of German Franconia (Silvaner on shell-limestone soils) and present in Austria and Switzerland. Central European variety of Austrian origin.

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