Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer’s pink hue is due to anthocyanins found in its red-skinned parent grape, Traminer. Its early ripening in cool climates helps Gewürztraminer maintain its delicate, fruity flavours and aromas. Gewürztraminer’s spiciness stems from terpenes, organic compounds responsible for its complex, heady fragrance. Its hallmark lychee aroma is attributed to linalool, an aromatic compound also found in the fruit.
Gewürztraminer pairs well with traditional soft, pungent cheeses such as Munster or Gorgonzola. That works with both the sweet and dry styles. However, when you step outside traditional European cuisine, you’ll also find amazing pairings for this highly aromatic grape.
Middle Eastern and Moroccan cuisine, both utilizing nuts and dried fruits with roasted meats, are great examples of the types of cuisine to enjoy with Gewürztraminer wine. When pairing Gewürztraminer with food, think about how the wine’s floral aromas and notes of ginger will bring out actual ginger and rose water used in a dish.
Sweet examples of Gewürztraminer are perfect with aromatic desserts, think mango sorbet, or baklava with rose water.