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Exploring the Most Common White Grape Varieties

Lesson 6: Gewurztraminer

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer is a white grape variety that is grown primarily in the Alsace region of France, but is also grown in Germany, Austria, and Italy. It is known for its distinctive spicy and floral aroma, with notes of lychee, rose, and ginger. Gewürztraminer has a high level of natural sugar, which makes it an excellent choice for dessert wines.

One of the unique characteristics of Gewürztraminer is that it has a pink or reddish color to its skin, which is unusual for a white grape variety. This gives the wine a slightly darker color than most white wines. Gewürztraminer is typically made in a dry style, but it can also be made in a sweet or off-dry style.

If you are interested in learning more about Gewürztraminer, there are many excellent resources available online and in print. Some recommended books on the subject include 'The Oxford Companion to Wine' by Jancis Robinson and 'The World Atlas of Wine' by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. There are also many websites and blogs dedicated to wine education and appreciation that offer in-depth information on Gewürztraminer and other grape varieties.

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