How to pronounce gewurztraminer

The German name Gewürztraminer literally means “Spice Traminer” or “Perfumed Traminer”, and is attested in Germany from the 16th century. This grape variety is a mutation of the Savagnin blanc, also named Traminer in South Tyrol (northern Italy).

There’s a marked difference in weight and texture between aromatic varieties riesling and gewurztraminer: riesling is about vivacity often with a hint of mineral and whether sweet or dry, usually has a crisp finish; gewurztraminer is lusher and richer with a silky or oily texture, and the best have a firm, dryish

noun. 1A variety of white wine grape grown chiefly in Germany and Alsace. ‘The word Gewürzt in German means spicy or musky, and Traminer is the grape variety. ‘