Is Traminer the same as Gewurztraminer?

Traminer’s grapes are white. Ripe Gewurztraminer grapes are a lilac colour. The latter is, in fact, a mutation of the former, so from a genetic viewpoint Gewurztraminer, Traminer and Savagnin are all the same cultivar.

What is a Traminer wine?

Traminer is a name that may be used to refer to a number of ancient European grape varieties. The Traminer family is highly prone to mutation, just like the Pinot family to which it is closely related (whose most famous members include Chardonnay and Pinot Noir).

What does Traminer mean in English?

white wine grape
noun. 1A variety of white wine grape grown chiefly in Germany and Alsace. ‘The word Gewürzt in German means spicy or musky, and Traminer is the grape variety. ‘

Is Traminer sweet?

Dry, semi-sweet, or sweet
Gewürztraminer/Sweetness of resulting wine

Where is Gewürztraminer grown?

Alsace
While Alsace is the classic home of Gewurztraminer, winemakers grow this grape all over the world. A few of the most notable areas include Germany, Austria, Northern Italy, Hungary, Czech Republic, and New Zealand. Gewurztraminer has even made its way to winemakers in Washington and Oregon.

How long does Traminer last?

An open bottle of Gewürztraminer that is recorked and kept cold can last three to five days. Because it has relatively low acidity and high alcohol It is best enjoyed young – within five years of the vintage date. This will ensure peak acidity, flavor profile, and intended balance of Gewürztraminer.

Where is Gewurztraminer wine from?

Alsace, France
While its name sounds German, it actually originates from Alsace, France. However, Gewurztraminer wine can come from regions across the world where the Gewurztraminer grape grows. Gewurztraminer is known by many different names. For example, in Australia, it is known as a traminer.

Is Gewürztraminer sweet or dry?

Is gewürztraminer a German wine?

What Is Gewürztraminer? Gewürztraminer is a white wine grape variety with pink skins. It is made into powerfully aromatic wines whose gold color is tinged with copper. The majority of gewürztraminer (sometimes shortened to “gewürz” or “vertz”) comes from Alsace, a warm, dry region on France’s border with Germany.