Schott Zwiesel Vervino Collection
Gewürztraminer, pronounced: ger-verts-trah-miner, is a noble white wine grape with a distinct floral bouquet that is grown in many different regions across the globe. The grape’s name came from the German word Gewürz, meaning “spice”, and Traminer, meaning “of Savigny”. Gewürztraminer wines are well known for their aromatic, spicy, and floral notes.
Many people associate Gewürztraminer with a sweet wine in late harvest style, but there are many examples of delightful dry or off-dry wines. It goes by different names depending on where it comes from, including:
Traminer Aromatic Gentil Aromatique Savagnin Rose Aromatique Traminer Musque
Gewürztraminer is a tan-pink-skinned grape that grows best in the Alsace region of France, but is also grown in the Alto Adige region of Italy, Germany and coastal counties in cool areas in the United States. It grows in areas that are hot or wet, producing small clusters and berries, so the vines are considered low-yielding.
This grape variety can be difficult to grow outside of Alsace, due to its tendency to start bud break early, making it vulnerable to spring frosts. Harvesting Gewürztraminer too early results in a shallow complexity in the final pour.
White Wine Glasses from IWA How to Serve Gewürztraminer
This wine can be served ice-cold (38-45 F), or directly out of your wine cellar (55-60 F). Gewürztraminer does not require decanting, although a decanter may open up its bouquet slightly.
Enjoy it in your favorite long-stemmed white wine glass. It’s best to place
