Total area planted: 400 ha

Production area: Mainly the south of South Tyrol and Überetsch; Bozen valley basin, Adige Valley, Eisack Valley, Vinschgau, Meran

Description: Gewürztraminer has become one of South Tyrol's most sought-after white wines, straw- to golden-yellow, aromatic and full-bodied, discreet to pungent on the nose, agreeably dry and spicy with hints of clove, roses and lychee.

Goes well: With fish based appetisers, pâtès, foie gras. It also makes an excellent dessert wine.

Serve: Lightly chilled (11-13 C)

DOC designations: Südtiroler Gewürztraminer, Südtirol Eisacktaler Gewürztraminer, Südtirol Vinschgau Gewürztraminer