Wines made from Gewurztraminer grapes of Pays d'Oc
Discover the best wines made with Gewurztraminer as a single variety or as a blend of Pays d'Oc.
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 Vin de Pays
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Gewurztraminer grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Gewurztraminer
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Gewurztraminer
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Gewurztraminer
- EarthPresent in 5% of Gewurztraminer
- LycheePresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- PeachPresent in 2% of Gewurztraminer
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- OakPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- FloralPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- PearPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
News about the grape variety Gewurztraminer
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