Gewurztraminer
Synonymy
In the European Union, Gewurztraminer is officially called by other names: Diseci traminec (Slovenia), Roter Traminer (Germany), Traminac (Croatia), Traminer (Austria), Tramin cerveny (Czech Republic, Slovakia), Traminer aromatico (Italy) and Traminer roz (Romania). These synonyms are officially recognized in France regarding their plant propagation material.
Registration Information
In France, Gewurztraminer is officially listed in the “Catalogue of vine varieties” on the A list and is classified for wine grapes. This variety is also listed in the catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.
Cultivation and Vine Characteristics
This variety is of fairly high vigor, is not very productive, and sensitive to coulure. It must be pruned long. Gewurztraminer is rather demanding in regards to terroir (preferably marly land), and is sensitive to Chlorosis. It is also sensitive to desiccation of the stems. This relatively early variety is sometimes affected by spring frosts but resists well against winter frost. The bunches and the berries are small.
Wine Characteristics
Gewurztraminer has good sugar accumulation potential. In favorable terroirs, Gewurztraminer produces excellent quality wines, moderately acidic, full-bodied and generous with powerful and particular aromas (rose, litchis). These aromas tend to become heavier and less elegant in warm climatic zones.
Susceptibility to Diseases and Pests
Gewurztraminer is slightly sensitive to downy mildew, grape moths and to Botrytis.
Clonal selection in France
The eight certified Gewurztraminer clones carry the numbers 47, 48, 643, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1078 et 1079. A conservatory of almost 140 clones was planted in Alsace in 1998.
Available Clones
47
Clone appreciated for its growing characteristics and the quality of wines obtained.
Available in: VineTech Select, VineTech InternationalClone Characteristics
- Fertility: Medium
- Production Level: Medium
- Cluster Weight: Medium
- Vine Vigor: Medium
- Berry Size: Medium
Wine Characteristics
- Sugar Potential: Medium
- Acidity: Medium
- Oenological Characteristics: Wines appreciated in tasting.
643
Clone Characteristics
- Fertility: Medium to high
- Production Level: High
- Cluster Weight: Medium to high
- Vine Vigor: Low to medium
- Berry Size: Medium
Wine Characteristics
- Sugar Potential: Low to medium
- Acidity: Medium
- Oenological Characteristics: Typical wines of the grape variety.
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