Gewürztraminer vs Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Gewürztraminer
An intensely aromatic white grape of lychee and rose with low acidity and full body, widely grown in Alsace.
- Lychee and rose
- Low to medium acidity
- Full body
Recognize it
Lychee, rose, and spice are the clearest aromas. The wines are usually full-bodied with low to medium acidity and a rich texture. Riper examples can also show ginger.
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
An intensely aromatic white grape that smells and tastes of fresh grapes, made dry in Alsace and sweet and fortified in the Rhône.
- Fresh grape
- Orange blossom
- Intensely aromatic
Recognize it
Fresh grape, orange blossom, and rose make the aroma unusually direct and grapey. Sweetness can range from dry to very sweet.
How they compare
- SimilarIntensely aromatic and floral.
- DifferenceMuscat is grapier, fresher and usually lighter-bodied.
- SimilarIntensely aromatic and floral.
- DifferenceGewürztraminer leans toward lychee, rose and spice, while Muscat smells more directly of fresh grapes.