Wines made from Gewurztraminer grapes of Somontano
Discover the best wines made with Gewurztraminer as a single variety or as a blend of Somontano.
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 Aragon
The wine region of Somontano is located in the region of Aragon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Viñas del Vero or the Domaine El Grillo y La Luna produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Somontano are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Somontano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, chocolate or almonds and sometimes also flavors of mint, toasty or caramel.
What are the typical flavors of the Gewurztraminer grape variety?
- Tropical fruitPresent in 19% of Gewurztraminer
- Citrus fruitPresent in 19% of Gewurztraminer
- Tree fruitPresent in 17% of Gewurztraminer
- EarthPresent in 14% of Gewurztraminer
- OakPresent in 11% of Gewurztraminer
- MicrobioPresent in 9% of Gewurztraminer
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Gewurztraminer
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Gewurztraminer
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Gewurztraminer
- PeachPresent in 6% of Gewurztraminer
- TropicalPresent in 5% of Gewurztraminer
- HoneyPresent in 5% of Gewurztraminer
- MelonPresent in 4% of Gewurztraminer
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Gewurztraminer
- BananaPresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- LycheePresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- FloralPresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
- PearPresent in 3% of Gewurztraminer
News about the grape variety Gewurztraminer
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