Gewürztraminer
Origin: Northern Italian region of Tyrol
New York Introduction: First grown commercially by Konstantin Frank at Gold Seal in the mid-1950’s.
Atwater Introduction: 1988
Acreage: Atwater Estate Vineyards: 2.83 acres/ Total New York: 104 acres
Taste and Aroma Characteristics: Perfumey, spicy nose that resembles tropical fruit or highly aromatic flowers. Components of aroma carry into flavor, creating rich flavorful wines with a spicy finish. Light to medium bodied in weight, the wines tend to be refreshing and crisp.