Gewürztraminer QW 2023 Hemer Organic Wine

Nutritional information per 100 ml

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturates, protein and salt.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer, also called Roter Traminer or Klevner , is a white grape variety with slightly reddish, thick-skinned berries. The precise origin of this exceptional grape is unclear, but cultivation has been documented since the 11th century in Tramin, South Tyrol, from which its name derives. Gewürztraminer first appears in Germany in Baden around 1500. New World regions such as South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and California are now also home to this demanding champion of aroma. Marzipan, orange and lychee, sometimes subtle, sometimes lavish, sometimes the scent of a fading rose. Acacia blossom, violet, honey, quince jelly or passion fruit aromas can also appear. Nor does the aromatic range end there: this intensely yellow wine can also contain hints of gingerbread, peppermint, clove or pepper. Its relatively mild acidity and high alcohol make Gewürztraminer a popular aperitif. Its environmental requirements are as extravagant as its aromas. The calcareous marl, granite or sandy loam soil should warm readily, be deep and not too dry. Yields fluctuate considerably and rarely reach the permitted yield per hectare. When made dry to off-dry, this powerful, full-flavoured, full-bodied wine suits spicy, aromatic game dishes, for example. Sweet Spätlese and lusciously sweet Auslese wines harmonise with desserts. Gewürztraminer forms a special partnership with Munster cheese, rich blue cheese or Asian dishes.

The nose reveals the typical floral notes that distinguish Gewürztraminer: rose petals. Clean and clear, aromatic but unobtrusive, with well-preserved freshness.

Weingut Hemer

The Hemer family has been growing vines for four generations in Abenheim in Rheinhessen, not far from historic Worms. After several years of experience with integrated cultivation, they decided in 2004 to work consistently with nature and convert the estate to organic farming. The Hemer family comprises siblings Stefan, Gaby and Andreas, together with their father Hans and mother Adele. The wines have been fully organically certified since 2006, and the estate is an active member of Ecovin, the federal association for organic viticulture. The family's philosophy is infectious: above all, their wines should be enjoyable, and to achieve that they must taste good.