GEWÜRZTRAMINER

Intensely aromatic variety

Gewürztraminer

Well known in Alsace, where the term also designates the appellation of wines made from this grape variety. "Traminer" is in fact an aromatic white grape variety of Tramin (Northern Italy), a term to which is added "gewürz" which means "spicy" or "aromatic". And for good reason, the rarity of its powerful and very characteristic scents reminiscent of rose or lychee is prized. Aromas that are intense, with a rich bouquet. Gewürztraminer is vinified as a dry white wine or as a sweet wine in vendanges tardives (late harvests), or sélection grains nobles. It produces small yields, which makes the resulting wines highly valued.

WHERE IS IT FOUND?
In France and all over the world

FRANCE

Alsace

WORLDWIDE

Germany, Austria, Italy, Bulgaria, Moldova, Germany, Ukraine, Romania, Chile, New Zealand, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa.

MAIN APPELLATIONS
By type of wine: White and sweet

Alsace Gewürztraminer, Alsace Grand Cru

Alsace Gewürztraminer Sélection Grains Nobles, Alsace Gewürztraminer Vendanges Tardives.

SHALL WE TASTE?
In the galss

dry white

Aromatic power out of the ordinary. Characteristic notes of lychee and rose, complemented by aromas of quince, citrus peel, candied apricot, acacia, sweet spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves) and possible exotic notes (pineapple, passion fruit, mango).

SWEET WINE

The botrytised grape (affected by "noble rot") gives birth to a sweet wine with a golden yellow colour and amber hues. On the nose we find the same aromatic range as in dry wines but with more nuances of honey and dried apricot. The cuvées from the Grains Nobles selection are sweeter than those from the Vendanges Tardives. Creamy on the palate with a pronounced sweetness. Smooth and persistent length. A delightful mouth feel!

FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
Alsace at the table

Quel plat avec un vin blanc sec à base de Gewurztraminer

DRY WHITE

Ideal with seafood (crab, lobster, prawns) and fish in curry sauce. Its aromatic power goes well with Chinese, Indian, Thai or Malaysian cuisine. Washed rind cheeses: Munster, Livarot, Maroille, Epoisse, Mont d'Or...

Quel plat avec un vin sucré liquoreux Gewurztraminer

SWEET WINE

Alsatian specialities: Munster cheese with cumin seeds, as well as blue cheeses, fresh or fried foie gras on spiced bread. Dessert: Yellow or white fruit tarts. Tart tatin. Exotic fruit desserts (mango, pineapple, passion fruit).

OUR GEWÜRZTRAMINERS...

MORE INFORMATION

Gewürztraminer based wines are straightforward with a strong personality that explodes on the nose and in the mouth with a persistent finish.Gewürztraminer Vendanges Tardives are mellow wines, while Gewürztraminer Sélection Grains Nobles are made from grapes affected to the noble rot and have a higher sugar content. A natural sweetness that allows it to be cellared for many years.