Wines made from Gewurztraminer grapes of Alsace
Discover the best wines made with Gewurztraminer as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace.
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 region of Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Gewurztraminer grape variety?
- Tropical fruitPresent in 90% of Gewurztraminer
- Tree fruitPresent in 90% of Gewurztraminer
- EarthPresent in 88% of Gewurztraminer
- HoneyPresent in 81% of Gewurztraminer
- Citrus fruitPresent in 80% of Gewurztraminer
- LycheePresent in 72% of Gewurztraminer
- MicrobioPresent in 65% of Gewurztraminer
- SpicesPresent in 62% of Gewurztraminer
- OakPresent in 61% of Gewurztraminer
- FloralPresent in 59% of Gewurztraminer
- PeachPresent in 59% of Gewurztraminer
- TropicalPresent in 58% of Gewurztraminer
- Non oakPresent in 53% of Gewurztraminer
- ApricotPresent in 52% of Gewurztraminer
- PineapplePresent in 49% of Gewurztraminer
- CitrusPresent in 47% of Gewurztraminer
- PearPresent in 44% of Gewurztraminer
- LemonPresent in 40% of Gewurztraminer
- ApplesPresent in 39% of Gewurztraminer
- MineralityPresent in 37% of Gewurztraminer
News about the grape variety Gewurztraminer
Greatest vineyards: Decanter names 12 ‘to rule them all’
Decanter has published a list of ‘12 vineyards to rule them all‘, featuring some of the greatest vineyards across the globe, after consulting a selection of leading wine world experts. After much debate and discussion, the final dozen takes wine lovers on a journey across the international wine world, from Burgundy and Barolo to Napa Valley, via South Australia and Argentina – to name just a few destinations. Not everyone will agree with the choices made, of course. It’s a list that ...
Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, says wine body proposal
Starting with the 2021 vintage, non-late harvest Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, as defined by EU regulations, according to a proposed decree agreed by a two-thirds majority of the Alsace Winegrowers’ Association (AVA). Winemakers backed the plan at a vote in Colmar last week, although it requires approval from France’s appellation body, INAO. The move comes in addition to the introduction of a standardised way of communicating sweetness levels on Alsace AOC still wines. As per EU rul ...
Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022
The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...