Gewürztraminer (German: [ɡəˈvʏʁtstʁaˌmiːnɐ]) is an aromatic wine grape variety, used in white wines, and which performs best in cooler climates. In English, it is sometimes referred to colloquially as Gewürz (/ ɡəˈvʊərts, ɡəˈvɜːrts / gə-VOORTS, gə-VURTS; although this is never the case in German, because Gewürz means "herb" or "spice").

Aug 19, 2024 · Traminer is a name that may be used to refer to a number of ancient European grape varieties. Historically speaking, it was used to describe the Germanic family of Traminer variants, or as a synonym for one key member of that family, Gewurztraminer.

Gewürztraminer’s pink hue is due to anthocyanins found in its red-skinned parent grape, Traminer. Its early ripening in cool climates helps Gewürztraminer maintain its delicate, fruity flavors and aromas.

Jul 26, 2021 · Gewurztraminer is Alsace’s most distinctive yet underrated grape variety, capable of producing many styles, from dry to sweet...

Supposedly selected from wild vines, Traminer is one of the oldest European grape varieties and is presumed to have been cultivated by the Romans as Vitis aminera. The variety is differentiated by the colours of its berries.

Sep 4, 2024 · Gewürztraminer wine is produced from the grape of the same name. Historically, its most famous sources have been Germany and the Alsace region of France, but it also does very well in the Alto...

Australians have tended to use the term Traminer as shorthand for its close relative, the rather more cumbersome Gewürztraminer. More common name for Savagnin Blanc (Gewürztraminer is the aromatic pink-berried version).

Nov 1, 2022 · Gewürztraminer is an aromatic pink-skinned grape variety that is used to produce medium-to-full-bodied wines that fall at all points on the sweetness spectrum. In German, the word “gewürz” means sweet, while “traminer” refers …

Gewürztraminer is like the grown-up version of Moscato. In this guide, we attempt to show how Gewürztraminer is good, if not great. While aromatic sweet wines like Gewürztraminer are slightly out of fashion, we see it as an opportunity to find some …

Gewürztraminer is one of the few white grapes recognizable from sight alone. Much like Pinot Gris/Grigio, its skin is pink, not pale green. This pigment translates to a medium or sometimes...