The signature white grape of France's Jura region, best known for vin jaune — an oxidative style aged under a veil of yeast, similar to sherry, that gives it a distinctive nutty, savory character unlike any other dry white. Outside Jura it also appears as a food-friendly, high-acid still white.
Also known as Heida, Païen, Traminer.
Primary flavors
Green apple Hay Quince White flowers
Styles
Crisp white Dessert Sparkling base
Lineage
Gewürztraminer is a mutation of Savagnin.
Grown in
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