Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer, the star grape variety in Alsace, France, is grown mainly in Central and Eastern Europe: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Rumania, Croatia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Russia. Small quantities are also grown in "New World" countries. Its name comes from Termeno (Tramin) in northern Italy, near the Swiss border. This grape variety is quite vigorous with relatively early bud break, making it susceptible to spring frost damage. Gewurztraminer produces relatively low yields, so it requires long pruning. It also tends to suffer from powdery mildew and stem blight. Bunches and grapes are small. Gewurztraminer produces grapes with medium acidity and is capable of reaching high sugar levels, producing highly aromatic, spicy wines, often dominated by floral aromas (roses). Although Gewurztraminer needs a hot climate to ripen properly, it loses finesse if the temperature is too high.

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Gewurztraminer, the star grape variety in Alsace, France, is grown mainly in Central and Eastern Europe: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Rumania, Croatia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Russia. Small quantities are also grown in "New World" countries. Its name comes from Termeno (Tramin) in northern Italy, near the Swiss border. This grape variety is quite vigorous with relatively early bud break, making it susceptible to spring frost damage. Gewurztraminer produces relatively low yields, so it requires long pruning. It also tends to suffer from powdery mildew and stem blight. Bunches and grapes are small. Gewurztraminer produces grapes with medium acidity and is capable of reaching high sugar levels, producing highly aromatic, spicy wines, often dominated by floral aromas (roses). Although Gewurztraminer needs a hot climate to ripen properly, it loses finesse if the temperature is too high.