Aromatic White

White Medium bodied

Aromatic white wines with intense floral and fruit character. Gewürztraminer, Muscat, and Torrontés.

Aromatic White wine style — watercolor illustration

Serving Guide

Temperature
8–12°C
Glass Type
universal
Aging Potential
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Typical Grape Varieties

Gewürztraminer Müller-Thurgau Torrontés

Regions for This Style

Bourgogne 935 wines Alsace 878 wines Mosel 744 wines Pfalz 713 wines Rheinhessen 479 wines California 429 wines Marlborough 425 wines Friuli-Venezia Giulia 375 wines

Food Pairings

Cheese ●●●●● Appetizer ●●●●● Chicken ●●●●● Barbecue ●●●●● Beans ●●●●● Chestnut ●●●●● Baked Potato ●●●●● Aperitif ●●●●●

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About This Style

Perfumed whites that lead with intense floral and fruit aromas. Gewürztraminer, Muscat, and Torrontés deliver exotic bouquets of lychee, rose petal, and tropical fruit. Off-dry versions pair superbly with Asian cuisine.

At a Glance

Wines
3
Wine Type
White
Body
Medium

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