Gewürztraminer Wine: Aroma and Food Pairings
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Instructions 👩🍳
Step-by-step:
- Prepare the wine and glasses: Prepare the Gewürztraminer and clean white wine glasses for serving. Refer to the illustrated recipe for the serving details.
- Pour and explore the aroma: Open the bottle, pour with space left in the glasses and swirl gently. Smell the wine before tasting its sweetness and spice.
- Serve with food: Offer it with an aromatic cheese or a spiced dish, choosing the pairing to suit the sweetness and character of the bottle.
Gewürztraminer: Floral Aromas and Food Pairing Ideas
Rose, lychee and a little spice: Gewürztraminer can make the first sniff interesting. Bring out a flavorful cheese or an aromatic poultry dish, then try a sip with a bite. The sweetness of your bottle helps decide the pairing.
Serve it chilled
Follow the producer’s advice for chilling. Pour into clean, neutral-smelling white wine glasses with room left to swirl. Smell the wine before tasting, then notice its sweetness and texture. A generous floral scent can belong to a dry wine, too.
Bring on the flavor
Try it with poultry in an aromatic sauce or a strong cheese. A dish seasoned with ginger is another possibility. Choose the wine with the food’s sweetness and seasoning in mind. With creamy poultry dishes or seafood, Chenin Blanc offers a different white-wine option.
Try the pairing in small bites
Taste the wine on its own, then after a bite of cheese or a little sauce. Notice which combination lets you enjoy both.
Explore dry and sweeter bottles
Try a dry style with savory food on one occasion and a sweeter style with a fruit dessert on another.
Store the opened bottle
Close the bottle after pouring and refrigerate it upright, away from light and heat.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gewürztraminer always sweet?
No. Check the sweetness description of the bottle you choose.
Is it only for spicy food?
No. Aromatic poultry dishes and flavorful cheeses are good places to start, too.
What if it smells subdued straight from the fridge?
Let a small pour gradually become less cold and compare the aroma before serving more.
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