Gewurztraminer

Gewürztraminer is an aromatic white grape most famously associated with Alsace, though it is also grown in cooler regions across Central Europe and select New World sites. It is a low-to-moderate–vigour vine that produces small, compact clusters of pink-skinned berries, ripening early yet requiring warm, dry conditions to fully develop its characteristic aromatics. The variety prefers well-drained soils—especially limestone, clay, and gravel—and can be sensitive to excessive moisture or very cold winters. Gewürztraminer wines range from pale straw to copper-tinged gold, with naturally low to moderate acidity and a highly expressive bouquet of lychee, rose, spice, and tropical fruit. Styles vary from dry and perfume-driven to richly off-dry or sweet, often with notable texture and intensity.