Gewürztraminer: Food Pairing

Gewürztraminer: Food Pairing

Gewürztraminer is an aromatic, famous wine from Alto Adige, that is typical for the region.. Even if loved by many people, it is not easy to pair it to food because of its strong, spiced aroma (Gewürze = spices in German). Here come our best food pairings with Gewürztraminer!

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The Gewürztraminer is perfect for as aromatic Aperitivo , which is more flavored than the usual sparkling wines. The tropical, spiced aroma makes it a one-of-a-kind aperitivo.

If you want to pair Gewürztraminer with meals, we suggest foods and recipes that are quite intense and spiced as well to balance the aroma of the wine and contrast it. For example, try serving Gewürztraminer with fish or seafood, like a pasta with prawns and lemon - in this case, the lemon highlights the citrus-aroma of the wine. Gewürztraminer is also a great wine pairing to salmon (smoked and fresh) or scallops.

Other than fish and seafood, Gewürztraminer can also highlightspicy, exotic dishes and recipes from Asia or South America - like Thai Curries or Mexican food.

If you love servingcheese after dinner , try it with Gewürztraminer instead of a dessert wine to give a contrasting touch of sweetness to sharp cheese.

Last but not least: Pairing Gewürztraminer with desserts is almost always a good idea, especially with desserts that have spices and intense flavors like dark chocolate, citrus or marzipan . Just be creative!

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