Wines made from Gewurztraminer grapes of Austria
Discover the best wines made with Gewurztraminer as a single variety or as a blend of Austria.
More informations about the variety Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
More informations about the wines of Austria
Austria - a mountainous, landlocked country in Central Europe - is enjoying a renaissance as a wine nation. It has shaken off decades of controversy caused by a handful of negligent people and has become a model of modern European wine, leading the way in quality and innovation. Balancing tradition and modernity, the Austrian wine industry has retained classics such as Sweet Ausbruch and Strohwein, while actively developing modern, consumer-friendly wines, such as its signature style: Gruner Veltliner, a crisp, Aromatic white wine. Officially, 35 Grape varieties are permitted for the production of Austrian quality wine, of which almost two-thirds are white varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Gewurztraminer grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 12% of Gewurztraminer
- Tree fruitPresent in 12% of Gewurztraminer
- Citrus fruitPresent in 11% of Gewurztraminer
- Tropical fruitPresent in 10% of Gewurztraminer
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Gewurztraminer
- FloralPresent in 6% of Gewurztraminer
- OakPresent in 6% of Gewurztraminer
- MicrobioPresent in 5% of Gewurztraminer
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Gewurztraminer
- LycheePresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- GrapefruitPresent in 2% of Gewurztraminer
- Stone fruitPresent in 2% of Gewurztraminer
- StonePresent in 2% of Gewurztraminer
- PineapplePresent in 2% of Gewurztraminer
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Gewurztraminer
- PeachPresent in 2% of Gewurztraminer
- Rose waterPresent in 2% of Gewurztraminer
- TropicalPresent in 2% of Gewurztraminer
- GuavaPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
News about the grape variety Gewurztraminer
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