Wines made from Gewurztraminer grapes of Central Otago
Discover the best wines made with Gewurztraminer as a single variety or as a blend of Central Otago.
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 South Island
The wine region of Central Otago is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Amisfield or the Domaine Felton Road produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central Otago are Pinot noir et Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central Otago often reveals types of flavors of cherry, perfume or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of savory, sage or cedar.
What are the typical flavors of the Gewurztraminer grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Gewurztraminer
- EarthPresent in 6% of Gewurztraminer
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Gewurztraminer
- Tropical fruitPresent in 6% of Gewurztraminer
- OakPresent in 5% of Gewurztraminer
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Gewurztraminer
- FloralPresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- PeachPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- PearPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- StonePresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- StrawPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- LycheePresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
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