Wines made from Gewurztraminer grapes of Alsace - Page 2
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 75% of Gewurztraminer
- Tree fruitPresent in 75% of Gewurztraminer
- EarthPresent in 75% of Gewurztraminer
- HoneyPresent in 69% of Gewurztraminer
- LycheePresent in 60% of Gewurztraminer
- FloralPresent in 54% of Gewurztraminer
- Citrus fruitPresent in 53% of Gewurztraminer
- MicrobioPresent in 50% of Gewurztraminer
- OakPresent in 45% of Gewurztraminer
- TropicalPresent in 41% of Gewurztraminer
- SpicesPresent in 39% of Gewurztraminer
- PeachPresent in 38% of Gewurztraminer
- ApricotPresent in 38% of Gewurztraminer
- PineapplePresent in 38% of Gewurztraminer
- Non oakPresent in 33% of Gewurztraminer
- PearPresent in 30% of Gewurztraminer
- MelonPresent in 28% of Gewurztraminer
- CitrusPresent in 26% of Gewurztraminer
- ApplesPresent in 25% of Gewurztraminer
- VegetalPresent in 24% of Gewurztraminer
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