GRAPE COMPARISON
Gewürztraminer is fuller-bodied and sweeter, while Sauvignon Blanc is higher in acidity.
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Typical profiles — individual bottles vary by producer, region and vintage.
| Attribute | Gewürztraminer | Sauvignon Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Medium | Light–medium |
| Acidity | Low–medium | High |
| Sweetness | Off-dry | Dry |
| Typical ABV | 13–14.5% | 12–13.5% |
| Signature flavours | lychee, rose, ginger, grapefruit, honey | gooseberry, lime, green apple, fresh grass |
| Classic regions | Alsace, Alto Adige, Germany (Pfalz) | Loire (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé), Marlborough, Bordeaux |
| Great with | spicy Asian dishes, Muenster cheese, roast duck | goat cheese, oysters, green salads |
Gewürztraminer
Exuberantly floral and low in acid — lychee and rose, usually off-dry; the aromatic partner to spicy Asian food.
Sauvignon Blanc
Zesty, high-acid and herbaceous — the crisp aperitif white.
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Gewürztraminer is fuller-bodied and sweeter, while Sauvignon Blanc is higher in acidity. Gewürztraminer is typically off-dry, Sauvignon Blanc dry.
Gewürztraminer is the fuller-bodied of the two (medium vs light–medium).
Gewürztraminer suits spicy Asian dishes, Muenster cheese and roast duck; Sauvignon Blanc suits goat cheese, oysters and green salads.
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