Гевюрцтраминер (Gewurztraminer) сорт винограда

Gewurztraminer is a white aromatic grape variety used in the production of aromatic wines ranging from dry to sweet (late harvest). The best results are obtained in the French (former German) region of Alsace. Came to France from South Tyrol, as a mutation of the Traminer variety, originally from the Tyrolean village of Tramin. The first part of the name, "gewürz", means "spicy", together translated as "spicy from Tramin". In connection with the origin and application, the emphasis is placed in two ways: in the German version on "I", in the French version on "E". The berry has a gray-pink skin and pulp, so the wines turn out to be colored in golden color of different saturation, for especially ripe berries – with a copper-red tint.

The variety is difficult to cultivate. In a climate that is too warm, it will not work to get a harmonious wine, because the grapes are very sugary and accumulate sugars too quickly. Suitable climatic conditions, however, do not guarantee high quality wines; certain conditions are required for ripening and harvesting, as well as the high skill of the winegrower and winemaker. Therefore, despite the rather wide distribution, it is almost impossible to repeat its success in Alsace. There are only a few regions where the wines are harmonious, although somewhat different, among them the birthplace of Gewürztraminer, the Italian region of Trentino – Alto Adige (as South Tyrol is now called), Germany, Austria. If harvested too early, the grapes will not show a richness of aromas; if harvested too late, they can lose acidity and become heavy, stuffy.

Well-made wines combine good acidity, elegance and an incredible richness of aromas: rose, lychee, saffron, green tea and other exotic aromas more typical of perfumes. They owe this to the high concentration of aromatic molecules – terpenes – in the skin of the berries. Although both dry and semi-dry wines are made from Gevürz, the most prestigious are dessert sweet wines, which are made from late-harvested berries that have gained a high level of sugar and phenolic maturity (vendanges tardives, selection de grains nobles).

Not all lovers understand this variety, so it is worth starting to get acquainted with it from the best samples and with a suitable gastronomic pair.

Wine and food: what Gewurztraminer wine is suitable for

Classic combinations

Gewürztraminer goes well with typical dishes from Alsace and Tyrol, such as meat sausages, goulash, rabbit, pork, served with stewed cabbage, boiled potatoes fried with herbs, dumplings. It goes well with spicy and creamy cheeses, with goat cheese, blue cheese. It is also one of the recognized varieties for enogastronomic couples with Asian Oriental cuisine, which combines sweetness and spiciness. Wines that balance and emphasize them with their sweet and spicy aromas with notes of exotic fruits are suitable for such dishes.

We also recommend looking for your own gastronomic combinations – classic recommendations are far from exhaustive.

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