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White Wines

Gewürztraminer

Unmistakably perfumed and low in acid, with a heady floral aromatic profile that no other grape matches.

In detail

Origin
Alto Adige / Alsace border region.
Major regions
Alsace · Alto Adige · Pfalz · Marlborough
Grapes
Gewürztraminer
Flavour profile
Lychee, rose petal, ginger, grapefruit peel and allspice.
Body
Full
Acidity
Low
Sweetness
Dry to off-dry

Recommended Glass

White Wine Glass

A smaller, more upright bowl than a red glass, keeping the wine cool and the aromatics tight.

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Serving Temperature

10–12°C (50–54°F)

A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.

Food Pairings

  • Thai and Vietnamese dishes
  • Munster cheese
  • Roast duck
  • Moroccan tagine
  • Foie gras

Notable examples & brands

  • Zind-Humbrecht Clos Windsbuhl
  • Trimbach Gewurztraminer
  • Hugel Grossi Laüe