Wines made from Traminette grapes of Virginia
Discover the best wines made with Traminette as a single variety or as a blend of Virginia.
More informations about the variety Traminette
Muscat-scented, structured whites with a golden robe, full palate and firm acidity. Intense aromas of rose, lychee, white flowers, yellow fruits (peach, apricot), honey and soft spices reminiscent of Gewürztraminer. Produced as dry, off-dry and sweet styles. Aromatic flagship of the American north-east (Indiana — the state's signature variety —, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania) and Canada. Hybrid created in 1965 by Cornell University (Joannes Seyve 23.416 × Gewürztraminer).
More informations about the region of Virginia
Quality pole of the American east coast, unique signature in Viognier: ample, fragrant whites with notes of apricot, white peach, honey and flowers, silky on the palate. Cabernet Franc star in red, fine and fresh (raspberry, ripe pepper, spices). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, balanced Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc and native Norton. Humid continental climate tempered by the Appalachians, 8 AVAs (Monticello, Shenandoah).
What are the typical flavors of the Traminette grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 17% of Traminette
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Traminette
- EarthPresent in 11% of Traminette
- Tropical fruitPresent in 7% of Traminette