GRAPE COMPARISON
Riesling is higher in acidity, while Gewürztraminer is fuller-bodied.
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Typical profiles — individual bottles vary by producer, region and vintage.
| Attribute | Riesling | Gewürztraminer |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Light–medium | Medium |
| Acidity | High | Low–medium |
| Sweetness | Off-dry | Off-dry |
| Typical ABV | 8–12% | 13–14.5% |
| Signature flavours | lime, green apple, apricot, honey, petrol (aged) | lychee, rose, ginger, grapefruit, honey |
| Classic regions | Mosel, Rheingau, Alsace, Clare Valley, Finger Lakes | Alsace, Alto Adige, Germany (Pfalz) |
| Great with | spicy Thai curry, pork belly, apple tart | spicy Asian dishes, Muenster cheese, roast duck |
Riesling
High-acid and floral, made bone-dry to lusciously sweet — the great aromatic white that loves spicy food.
Gewürztraminer
Exuberantly floral and low in acid — lychee and rose, usually off-dry; the aromatic partner to spicy Asian food.
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Riesling is higher in acidity, while Gewürztraminer is fuller-bodied. Both are typically off-dry white wines.
Gewürztraminer is the fuller-bodied of the two (medium vs light–medium).
Riesling suits spicy Thai curry, pork belly and apple tart; Gewürztraminer suits spicy Asian dishes, Muenster cheese and roast duck.
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