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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to California, USA.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
Look for grapefruit, pineapple, peach, banana, floral and spice.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Somontano, Trentino-Alto Adige and Macedonia.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
It blends readily with Riesling and Pinot Gris.
Watch for the synonyms: Charminer.
At the table it suits chilled almond and garlic soup, steamed scallops and lemongrass and grilled garlic chicken and figs with tahini sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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chilled almond and garlic soup
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steamed scallops and lemongrass
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grilled garlic chicken and figs with tahini sauce
Also labelled.
Charminer.
Bottles to look for.
- Aresti 'Espiritu de Chile' Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer, Central Valley, Chile
- Bastide des Songes 'Peyre Brune' Blanc, IGP Pays d'Herault, France
- Bodega Pirineos 3404 Blanco, Somontano, Spain
- Bodegas Irius Absum Varietales Blanco, Somontano, Spain
- Bodegas Sommos 'Glarima' Gewurztraminer - Chardonnay Blanco, Somontano, Spain
- Bouquet White Dessert, North Fork of Long Island, USA
- Casa Valduga Naturelle Reserva Branco Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer, Serra do Sudeste, Brazil
- Chateau d'Allaman Vin Doux Passerille, La Cote, Switzerland
Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer taste like?+
Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer tastes of grapefruit, pineapple, peach, banana, floral and spice. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer from?+
Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer originates in California, USA.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer are Somontano, Trentino-Alto Adige and Macedonia.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer?+
Pour it with chilled almond and garlic soup, steamed scallops and lemongrass and grilled garlic chicken and figs with tahini sauce.
05.What else is Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer called?+
Chardonnay - Gewurztraminer is also labelled Charminer.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.