Gewurztraminer
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Strong washed-rind cheeses like Munster, moderately spicy Asian dishes such as Thai red curry, and rich starters like foie gras or duck pâté.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched slopes of Alsace, Wolfberger's Grand Cru Gewurztraminer showcases the pinnacle of a winemaking collective founded in Eguisheim in 1902. This wine is crafted from 100% Gewurztraminer grapes harvested from prestigious Grand Cru vineyard sites, where diverse soils of limestone, marl, and clay impart profound structure and minerality. The Vosges Mountains shield these steep vineyards, creating a unique microclimate that allows the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while retaining essential acidity. Historically, Gewurztraminer has been celebrated in Alsace for its intensely aromatic and exotic profile. Wolfberger respects this heritage through precise, temperature-controlled fermentations and extended lees aging, resulting in a golden-hued wine brimming with classic notes of lychee, rose petals, gingerbread, and exotic spices, underpinned by a rich, velvety texture.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1902 in the historic village of Eguisheim, Wolfberger was established when visionary local winegrowers united to create one of Alsace's most prominent and influential cooperative houses. A pioneer in regional innovation, the producer played an instrumental role in the official establishment of the Crémant d'Alsace AOC in 1976, harmonizing centuries-old regional tradition with modern winemaking precision. Wolfberger carefully oversees a vast mosaic of Alsace terroirs, emphasizing sustainable viticulture and meticulous parcel selection. The house is widely acclaimed for its classic single-varietal expressions—including aromatic Gewurztraminer, mineral-driven Riesling, and structured Pinot Noir—alongside elegant Crémant sparkling wines, lusciously concentrated Vendanges Tardives, and traditional fruit brandies.