Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer

While the name of this grape sounds German, it is actually originally from the German speaking part of Italy known as the Alto Adige. It has since become more popular in other parts of the world. Gewürz is German for Spicy and Traminer means it is from Tramin.

Origin
Varietal/Blend
Gewürztraminer grapes from San Bernabe in California
Personality
Opu­lent and medi­um-bod­ied with a sweet/​tart can­dy note car­ry­ing hints of nut­meg on a long-last­ing finish
Pairs with
Indi­an or Thai food, sushi, pork, strong cheeses