Gewürztraminer vs Traminette

Gewürztraminer is sweeter, Traminette is more acidic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Gewürztraminer

White · Tramin, Italy

lychee, rose, spice

Traminette

White

floral, citrusy and lightly spiced

Off-dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Medium; Very low
Tannin: Very low; Low
Acidity: High; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 11 to 13.5%; 8 to 11 °C
Serve at: 8 to 11 °C; Alsace, Germany, Northeast Italy, Macedonia
Regions: none listed

Only Gewürztraminer

Soft and mild cheese
Foie gras and pâté
Pork

Both pair with

Curry

Only Traminette

Chicken
Creamy pasta and sauces

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Gewürztraminer and Traminette pages.