Gewürztraminer is a blue grape originally from the Alsace region of France. It is known for its intense aroma and taste, characterized by notes of lychee, rose and nutmeg. Gewürztraminer is a sweeter style of wine, often with a higher alcohol percentage and a balance between sweetness and acidity.
The grape is particularly suitable for producing white dessert wines, but it can also be used to produce dry or semi-dry wines. The grape requires a warm climate to ripen properly, but it is also sensitive to disease and pests, making it difficult to grow.
Gewürztraminer is one of the most popular wine grapes in Alsace, and it has also been grown in other areas, including Germany, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Wines made from this grape often fall into categories such as "bright and full-bodied" or "exotic and fruity".
