Gewürztraminer
Gewürztraminer, a pink-skinned mutation of the French grape Savagnin, is renowned for producing some of the world's most distinctive aromatic white wines. Globally its crafted in various styles, encompassing dry, off-dry, and sweet compositions, including late-harvest or botrytized variations.
Gewürztraminer, like Muscat (Moscato), Riesling, and Torrontés, inherently offers sweet flavors due to its aromatic nature, and due to its heightened aromatics, higher alcohol, and lower acidity can create the perception of increased sweetness. it sets itself apart from Moscato with its higher alcohol, stronger aromatics, and lower acidity. While Gewürztraminer is most notably associated with France's Alsace region, it also excels in Germany and Alto Adige, Italy. Despite favoring cool climates, it's found success in California, and Washington.
Taste
It features primary flavors of berries and citrus, accompanied by aromas of rose and honey, with possible hints of herbs, spices, and earthy undertones.
Other
Gewürztraminer's robustness, from its thick skins, requires careful management of phenolics, leading to a drying mouthfeel. It's a moderate cropper but prone to uneven berry sizes (millerandage).