Traminette
White wine grape variety
Also known as Traminette Hybrid
Traminette is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lychee, rose, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Gewurztraminer and Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on lychee/rose/spice aromatics similar to Gewurztraminer (#12609).
- Check palate as aromatic with balanced freshness.
Confidence signals
- Gewurz-descended hybrid profile
- High aroma intensity with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Indiana · Virginia · Missouri
- Classic styles: Gewurztraminer (#12609)-descended hybrid white with floral-spice aromatic intensity · Aromatic white made dry to sweet, including sparkling and icewine styles
Common questions
Is Traminette a red or white grape variety?
Traminette is a white wine grape variety.
What does Traminette smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Traminette include lychee, rose and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Traminette?
Documented tells for Traminette: Anchor on lychee/rose/spice aromatics similar to Gewurztraminer (#12609). and Check palate as aromatic with balanced freshness..
What is Traminette most often confused with in blind tasting?
Traminette is most commonly confused with Gewurztraminer, Moscatel de Alexandria Muscat Line and Morio Muskat. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Traminette grown?
Classic regions for Traminette include Indiana, Virginia and Missouri.