Gewürztraminer vs Viognier
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.
Viognier
A full-bodied aromatic white grape with apricot, peach and honeysuckle, usually with relatively low acidity, and the grape of Condrieu in the northern Rhône.
- Apricot
- Low to medium acidity
- Oily texture
Recognize it
Full body with relatively soft acidity and a slightly oily texture. Apricot, peach and honeysuckle are classic. The aroma is usually pronounced.
How they compare
- SimilarFull body, lower acidity and intense aroma.
- DifferenceViognier leans apricot and peach; Gewürztraminer lychee and rose.
- SimilarFull body, lower acidity and intense aroma.
- DifferenceGewürztraminer leans lychee and rose; Viognier apricot and peach.