Grapes · White grape

Gewürztraminer

The most perfumed grape of all. Pink-skinned, low in acidity and instantly recognisable by its lychee and rose scent.

Also known as: Traminer

On the nose

Young wines (primary aromas)

  • lychee
  • rose petal
  • Turkish delight
  • ginger
  • grapefruit
  • orange blossom

Oak & winemaking (secondary)

  • rarely oaked

With bottle age (tertiary)

  • honey
  • candied ginger
  • dried fruit

On the palate

Off-dry to sweet (often dry in Alto Adige), full body, low acidity, oily texture and often high alcohol. Exotic fruit and spice, slightly bitter finish.

Tasting tip

If your first sniff says lychee and roses, there is little doubt.

Often confused with

Muscat (grapey, lighter), Torrontés (similar floral, lighter body), Viognier (apricot).

Where it grows