Wine at the Table
Alto Adige Gewürztraminer
The short answer
Alto Adige Gewürztraminer is a white Italian wine from Alto Adige, made from Gewürztraminer. It tastes lychee, rose and spice, aromatic and pairs best with spicy sausage, smoked meats and strong cheese.
- Style
- Lychee, rose and spice, aromatic, Alto Adige
- Glass
- White wine glass at 46°F / 8°C
- Strength
- About 13.5–14% ABV
Where it comes from
The grape is widely associated with the village of Tramin (Termeno) in Alto Adige.
What you need
- Grape: Gewürztraminer
- Region: Alto Adige
- Style: Lychee, rose and spice, aromatic
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 46°F / 8°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: spicy sausage, smoked meats and strong cheese.
- 03
Larry's tip. The only wine that can take hot sausage and win.
Larry’s rule: The only wine that can take hot sausage and win.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Alto Adige Gewürztraminer?
Alto Adige Gewürztraminer pairs well with spicy sausage, smoked meats and strong cheese.
What grape is Alto Adige Gewürztraminer made from?
Gewürztraminer, grown in Alto Adige.
What does Alto Adige Gewürztraminer taste like?
Lychee, rose and spice, aromatic.
What temperature should Alto Adige Gewürztraminer be served at?
About 46°F / 8°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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