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Grape Variety: Gewürztraminer

Geography: Classic white grape of the Alsace region of France. Also grown in Germany, Northern Italy, Eastern Europe and New World.



Viticulture: Grows best in cooler climates where good acidity plays a significant role. The terroir of the Alsace region reigns supreme. Other countries seem to produce less exciting, blander versions.

Varietal/Blend: Gewürztraminer is used as a varietal.

Flavor & Character: Probably the world's most intensely aromatic wine—bursting with flavors of spice, lychees and rose petals.

Vinification: Produced after the style of German Rhine wines and sold under its grape name rather than region of origin.

Style: Although all Gewürztraminers have real intensity, styles vary from dry to richly sweet.

Body, Dry/Sweet: Dry predominates. Some Gewürztraminers are so rich that they may appear sweet on the palate.

Notes: Also known as Traminer.

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