Tradition Gewurztraminer
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, strong Munster cheese, Peking duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The Tradition Gewurztraminer from Cave du Vieil-Armand is a classic expression of Alsace's most flamboyant grape variety, grown in the sunny, sheltered foothills of the southern Vosges Mountains near the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield. This terroir, rich in granite and silt, coaxes intense aromatic complexity from the vines. Historically, Gewurztraminer has been celebrated in Alsace for its exotic, perfume-like qualities. The winemakers at Vieil-Armand employ traditional, temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve the grape's delicate, highly volatile aromatic compounds, resulting in a wine that beautifully balances rich, off-dry tropical fruit flavors with a characteristic touch of spice.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1958 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf hill—known in French as the Vieil Armand—Cave du Vieil-Armand is a distinguished cooperative estate situated in the southern Alsace village of Wuenheim. Drawing upon an extraordinary mosaic of terroirs, including the historic vineyards of Château d'Ollwiller, the estate unites dedicated local winegrowers committed to authentic regional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture. The winery is renowned for its versatile portfolio spanning classic still Alsace AOC varietals such as Sylvaner and Pinot Gris, elegant traditional-method Crémants d'Alsace, and artisanal fruit brandies and liqueurs, all characterized by their expressive aromatic purity and crisp structural balance.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Gewurztraminer