Wines made from Gewurztraminer grapes of Alsace Grand Cru
Discover the best wines made with Gewurztraminer as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace Grand Cru.
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 Grand Cru is the appellation for the best still white wines in the Alsace region of northeastern France. Created in 1983, the appellation is based on a classification of the region's Vineyards made in 1975 and has been subject to several subsequent revisions. An Alsace Grand Cru wine is - almost without exception - produced from a single Grape variety. This will be indicated on the label, along with the name of the vineyard where the grapes were grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Gewurztraminer grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 38% of Gewurztraminer
- Tree fruitPresent in 32% of Gewurztraminer
- Tropical fruitPresent in 32% of Gewurztraminer
- HoneyPresent in 29% of Gewurztraminer
- LycheePresent in 27% of Gewurztraminer
- Citrus fruitPresent in 27% of Gewurztraminer
- MicrobioPresent in 25% of Gewurztraminer
- PeachPresent in 21% of Gewurztraminer
- Non oakPresent in 20% of Gewurztraminer
- ApricotPresent in 20% of Gewurztraminer
- FloralPresent in 18% of Gewurztraminer
- OakPresent in 18% of Gewurztraminer
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Gewurztraminer
- TropicalPresent in 17% of Gewurztraminer
- PineapplePresent in 15% of Gewurztraminer
- MangoPresent in 14% of Gewurztraminer
- MineralityPresent in 13% of Gewurztraminer
- ApplesPresent in 13% of Gewurztraminer
- GingerPresent in 9% of Gewurztraminer
- CitrusPresent in 8% of Gewurztraminer
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