Wines made from Gewurztraminer grapes of South Africa
Discover the best wines made with Gewurztraminer as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Gewurztraminer grape variety?
- Tropical fruitPresent in 24% of Gewurztraminer
- Tree fruitPresent in 22% of Gewurztraminer
- EarthPresent in 20% of Gewurztraminer
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Gewurztraminer
- Citrus fruitPresent in 17% of Gewurztraminer
- OakPresent in 14% of Gewurztraminer
- FloralPresent in 14% of Gewurztraminer
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Gewurztraminer
- SpicesPresent in 10% of Gewurztraminer
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Gewurztraminer
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Gewurztraminer
- Cotton candyPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- LycheePresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- Passion fruitPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- StrawPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- MelonPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- PearPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- LemonPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Gewurztraminer
News about the grape variety Gewurztraminer
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