Winery SimonsigGewürztraminer
White wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mild and soft cheese.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gewürztraminer of Winery Simonsig in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of tropical, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, apricot or lemon.
Food and wine pairings with Gewürztraminer
Pairings that work perfectly with Gewürztraminer
Original food and wine pairings with Gewürztraminer
The Gewürztraminer of Winery Simonsig matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of smoked salmon burger - chive cream, japanese curry or chantilly cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Simonsig's Gewürztraminer.
Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer
Full-bodied, exotic whites, rich and heady, with moderate acidity, showing opulent aromas of lychee, rose, mango, ginger, pink grapefruit and gentle spice. Made as aromatic dry, moelleux late-harvest and liquorous sélection de grains nobles. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the four noble varieties) and signature of Alto Adige (Tramin), Palatinate and Germany. A pink mutation of Traminer.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gewürztraminer from Winery Simonsig are 2017, 2019, 2016, 2018 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Simonsig
The Winery Simonsig is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 86 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Natural sweet wine
Wine obtained by mutage with wine alcohol of the must in the course of fermentation, from the Muscat, Grenache, Macabeu and Malvoisie grape varieties, and corresponding to strict conditions of production, richness and elaboration.
