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River Village Cellars Traminette

River Village Cellars Traminette Wine Details
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Description: Hand-harvested October 4th. Traminette is a new world hybrid grape with a pronounced varietal character reminiscent of Gewurztraminer from Alsace, which is one of its parents. Its fruity and spicy nutmeg flavors, floral aroma and refreshing finish make it a perfect match for Southwest and Asian cuisine. Served on its own, well chilled, it makes a great sipping wine. 100% Traminette. Grapes grown in the Ohio River Valley by Rock Springs Vineyard, Kentucky.

Varietal Definition
Traminette:
'Traminette' is a late mid-season white wine grape which produces wine with pronounced varietal character likened to one of its parents, 'Gewürztraminer'. 'Traminette' is distinguished by its superior wine quality combined with good productivity, partial resistance to several fungal diseases, and cold hardiness superior to its acclaimed parent, 'Gewürztraminer'.


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