Roter Traminer (Savagnin Rose)

Roter Traminer (Savagnin Rose) is a rosé grape variety, with its roots in Various regions including Alsace, Germany.

The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to peach, honey, cumin, onion, floral and spice.

It is planted most seriously in Germany, Austria and Alsace.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate climate.

On other labels it goes by Clevner, Fromenteau Rouge, Traminer Rot and Traminer Korenny.

At the table it suits prosciutto e melone, honey-glazed pork with peach and cumin chutney and caramelized onion tart with goats’ cheese.

The structure.

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

Also labelled.

Clevner, Fromenteau Rouge, Traminer Rot, Traminer Korenny, Savagnin Rose Non-Musqué, Princ Cervený.

Bottles to look for.

• Bestheim Klevener de Heiligenstein Classic, Alsace, France
• Daniel Ruff Klevener de Heiligenstein 'l'Authentique', Alsace, France
• Domaine G.Metz Klevener de Heiligenstein, Alsace, France
• Domaine Heywang Klevener de Heiligenstein Cuvee Particuliere, Alsace, France
• Domaine Heywang Klevener de Heiligenstein Kontakt, Alsace, France
• Domaine Heywang Klevener de Heiligenstein Les Vin des 3 Montagnes, Alsace, France
• Domaine Heywang Klevener de Heiligenstein Lieu-dit Schwendehiesel, Alsace, France
• Domaine Les Hutins Dardagny Savagnin Rose Aromatique, Geneva, Switzerland

Roter Traminer (Savagnin Rose): common questions

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Germany.