Gewurztraminer

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Name of the variety in France Name under which the variety is officially registered in the catalogue of grapevine varieties in France and under which it may be propagated and disseminated.

Name under which the variety is officially registered in the catalogue of grapevine varieties in France and under which it may be propagated and disseminated.

Gewurztraminer

Origin

This variety corresponds to the pink and aromatic mutation of Savagnin blanc.

Synonyms

Recognised alternative names that may be used to identify the propagation material of the variety in France or in other member countries of the European Union.

In the European Union, Gewurztraminer is officially called by other names: Diseci traminec (Slovenia), Roter Traminer (Germany), Traminac (Croatia), Traminer (Austria), Tramin cerveny (Czech Republic, Slovakia), Traminer aromatico (Italy) and Traminer roz (Romania). These synonyms are officially recognized in France regarding plant propagation material.

Legal information This information indicates on which list the variety is registered (A or B), whether it is classified for wine grapes, and in which member countries of the European Union the variety is also officially registered (for more information, see the <a href="/en/reglementation">"Legislation"</a>menu).

This information indicates on which list the variety is registered (A or B), whether it is classified for wine grapes, and in which member countries of the European Union the variety is also officially registered (for more information, see the <a href="/en/reglementation">"Legislation"</a>menu).

In France, Gewurztraminer is officially listed in the "Catalogue of vine varieties" on the A list and classified. This variety is also listed in the catalogues of other Member States of the European Union: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

Use

This information indicates the normal and statutory use for the grapes.

Wine grape variety.

Evolution of cultivated areas in France

The figures provided are taken from vineyard land registers (IVCC, ONIVIT, ONIVINS), general agricultural censuses (SCEES-INSEE) and the current computerised vineyard register (DGDDI, FAM).<br>
Regional vine planting data is available on the following site: <a href="https://visionet.franceagrimer.fr/Pages/DonneesInteractivesDocs.aspx?sousmenu=observatoire%20de%20la%20viticulture" target="">visionet</a>.

	1958	1968	1979	1988	1998	2008	2018
ha	1470	1972	2430	2590	2607	2920	3501

Descriptive elements

<p>Only the principal ampelographic elements enabling the varieties to be characterised and identified are provided. They are presented according to the descriptor code recognised by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), the Community Plant Variety Office (OCVV) and Bioversity International (for more information, see the <a href="/en/vocabulaire">"Ampelographic glossary"</a> menu).<br>
The photographs of leaves and grapes were taken in natural conditions, on the vine, in very similar situations in terms of growing conditions (sandy soil, Mediterranean coast):</p>
<ul>
<li>Domaine de l'Espiguette (IFV), Le Grau du Roi (Gard),</li>
<li>Domaine de Vassal (INRAE), Marseillan (Hérault),</li>
<li>La Gaillarde Campus (Institut Agro | Montpellier SupAgro), Montpellier (Hérault).</li>
</ul>
<p>Only a few photographs, including the tips of bunches, were taken in other conditions.</p>

The identification is based on:
- the tip of the young shoot with a very high density of prostrate hairs,
- the small adult leaves, with three lobes, a slightly open or with overlapping lobes petiole sinus, short to medium teeth compared to their width at the base with convex sides, a low to moderate anthocyanin coloration of veins, a blistered, slightly goffered leaf blade, twisted or revolute on the edges, and on the lower side of the leaves, a medium density of prostrate hairs,
- the round-shaped berries with a pink (purplish) skin when ripe.

Genetic profile

Microsatellite	VVS2	VVMD5	VVMD7	VVMD27	VRZAG62	VRZAG79	VVMD25	VVMD28	VVMD32
Allel 1	149	229	243	186	188	246	248	233	239
Allel 2	149	236	257	186	194	252	248	235	271

Phenology

<p>The growth stages indicated are the result of obsrvations made at the Domaine de Vassal Estate where the set of these varieties form a collection. The results are indicated compared to the Chasselas vine variety as a reference in order to make comparisons between years and different sites. As such, for information purposes, the dates for the Chasselas B growth stage at Domaine de Vassal are as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bud burst, 21 March (average over 50 years)</li>
<li>Grape maturity, 14 August (average over 50 years)</li>
</ul>

Bud burst: same as Chasselas.
Grape maturity: early-season, 1 week and a half after Chasselas.

Suitability for cultivation and agronomic production The data on suitability are the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and the study of bibliographic references.

The data on suitability are the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and the study of bibliographic references.

This variety is of fairly high vigor, not very productive and sensitive to coulure. It must be pruned long. Gewurztraminer is rather demanding regarding terroir (preferably marly), and is sensitive to chlorosis. It is also sensitive to dessication of the stems. This relatively early variety is sometimes affected by spring frosts but resists well against winter frost.

Susceptibility to diseases and pests These remarks are also the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and study of bibliographic references.

These remarks are also the result of field observations or, if none are available, of bibliography mining and study of bibliographic references.

Gewurztraminer is a little sensitive to downy mildew, grape moths and to grey rot.

Technological potentiality

<p>The size of grape clusters and berries indicated are based on the following scales:</p>
<table id="potentiel">
<thead>
<tr>
<td> </td>
<td colspan="2">Wine grape varieties</td>
<td colspan="2">Table grape varieties</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Size</td>
<td>Bunch (g)</td>
<td>Berry (g)</td>
<td>Bunch (g)</td>
<td>Berry (g)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Very small</td>
<td>≤ 100</td>
<td>< 1</td>
<td>< 150</td>
<td>< 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Small</td>
<td>100 - 200</td>
<td>1,5 - 2</td>
<td>150 - 250</td>
<td>2 - 3,5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Moderate</td>
<td>200 - 250</td>
<td>2 - 2,5</td>
<td>250 - 400</td>
<td>3,5 - 5,5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Large</td>
<td>250 - 400</td>
<td>2,5 - 3,5</td>
<td>400 - 700</td>
<td>5,5 - 8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Very large</td>
<td>> 400</td>
<td>> 3,5</td>
<td>> 700</td>
<td>> 8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Remarks concerning the characteristics of the wines are generally based on tastings organised by juries of professionals.</p>

The bunches and the berries are small. Gewurztraminer has a good sugar accumulation potential and in favorable terroirs, produces excellent quality wines, moderately acidic, full-bodied and generous with powerful and particular aromas (rose, litchis). These aromas tend to become heavier and less eleganat in warm climatic zones.

Clonal selection in France In this section, the list of certified clones is given. Information on clone conservatories is also provided.

The eight certified Gewurztraminer clones carry the numbers 47, 48, 643, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1078 et 1079. A conservatory of almost 140 clones was planted in Alsace in 1998.

Bibliographic references The main bibliographical sources are provided.

- Catalogue des variétés et clones de vigne cultivés en France. Collectif, 2007, Ed. IFV, Le Grau-du-Roi, France.
- Documentary collections of the Centre de Ressources Biologiques de la Vigne de Vassal-Montpellier, INRAE - Institut Agro | Montpellier, Marseillan, France.
- Dictionnaire encyclopédique des cépages et de leurs synonymes. P. Galet, 2015, Ed. Libre&Solidaire, France.
- Traité général de viticulture, Ampélographie. P. Viala and V. Vermorel, 1901-1909, Ed. Masson, Paris, France.

Description of clones certified in France In this section, the list of certified clones is given. Information on clone conservatories is also provided.

		Identity and availability					Agronomic data						Technological data						Autres informations
Clone no.	Marque	Origin	Selection	Year of certification	Agronomic references	Surface area used for propagation (year)	Fertility	Production level	Bunch weight	Vigor	Berry size	Susceptibility to grey rot	Sugar level	Color potential	Titrable acidity	Tannic structure	Aromatic intensity	Oenological suitability	New	General note	Agro-tecnic note	Note agronomique	Agronomic note	Links
47		Alsace	INRA	1971	Alsace	2.44 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium			wines appreciated in tasting		clone appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and the quality of the wines obtained
48		Alsace	INRA	1971	Alsace	0.67 ha	medium	high	medium to high	low to medium	medium		low to medium		medium			representative wines of the variety		regular production clone
643		Alsace	INRA	1980	Alsace	1.38 ha	medium to high	high	medium to high	low to medium	medium		low to medium		medium			representative wines of the variety
1075		Alsace	INRA - CIVA	2003	Alsace	0.25 ha	medium	medium	medium	low to medium	medium		medium		medium			wines appreciated in tasting		clone appreciated for its agronomic characteristics and the quality of the wines obtained. Suitable for hillsides with superficial soils because of its above-average vigor.
1076		Alsace	INRA - CIVA	2003	Alsace	0.20 ha	medium	low	low	medium	low		high		low to medium			wines appreciated in tasting		bunches loose with a little of millerandage. Clone appreciated for its low yield and the quality of the wines obtained.
1077		Alsace	INRA - CIVA	2003	Alsace	0.23 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium	medium		medium to high		medium			wines appreciated in tasting		clone appreciated for its regularity of production and the quality of the wines obtained
1078		Alsace	INRA - CIVA	2003	Alsace	0.21 ha	medium	medium to high	medium	medium	medium		medium		medium			wines appreciated in tasting		clone appreciated for its regularity of production and the quality of the wines obtained
1079		Alsace	INRA - CIVA	2003	Alsace	0.22 ha	medium	medium	medium	medium to high	medium		medium		medium			wines appreciated in tasting		clone appreciated for its regularity of production and the quality of the wines obtained

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