Gewürztraminer vs Torrontés
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.
Torrontés
An intensely floral Argentine white that smells sweet and finishes dry, grown at altitude in Salta and across Mendoza.
- Orange blossom
- Dry palate
- Bitter finish
Recognize it
It often smells sweet from orange blossom and rose, but tastes dry and light-bodied. A faint bitter note can appear on the finish.
How they compare
- SimilarBoth are intensely aromatic and floral.
- DifferenceGewürztraminer is fuller, oilier, and lower in acidity, with lychee; Torrontés is lighter and more citrus-blossom driven.