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Wines like Gewürztraminer

The most unmistakably aromatic white variety: lychee, rose and ginger, with low acidity and often a touch of sweetness. Below: what to try next, grouped by the direction you want to travel.

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What do you like about Gewürztraminer?

Optional — the results below already work without it. But “I like Malbec” is at least four different preferences wearing one name, and saying which one you mean changes the answer substantially. Only qualities this wine actually has are offered.

I like…

The tropical fruit How full and weighty it is The creamy, rounded texture The floral character The spice How aromatic it is

But it’s a bit…

too tropical or sweet-smelling too buttery or thick too floral or soapy too peppery too perfumed too sweet

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What these words mean

The tropical fruit: Passionfruit, mango, pineapple, guava. It comes from riper fruit and warmer sites, and it is the difference between Marlborough and Sancerre in the same grape.
How full and weighty it is: Body is how much the wine seems to fill your mouth — the difference between skimmed and whole milk. It comes mostly from alcohol and ripeness.
The creamy, rounded texture: A soft, almost dairy-like roundness. In white wine it usually comes from malolactic fermentation or from time on the lees, not from the grape.
The floral character: Rose, violet, elderflower, orange blossom.
The spice: Black pepper, clove, cinnamon. Some of it is the grape — the pepper in Syrah is a measured compound called rotundone — and some is the barrel.
How aromatic it is: Some grapes announce themselves from across the room — Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc. Others are far quieter, and quiet is not the same as dull.
The touch of sweetness: Actual sugar left in the wine, which is a different thing from tasting fruity. A wine can smell of ripe peach and be completely dry.

Looking for something keeping the peppery, spicy character and the tropical, exotic fruit, while moving away from too floral or soapy, too sweet and too buttery or thick.

You said you like the tropical, exotic fruit and that it is too buttery or thick. Both are about acidity, so they pull the same axis in opposite directions — the dislike is applied and the like is set aside.

Based on what you said

Ranked against the qualities you named rather than against the wine as a whole. The directions below are refined the same way.

Viognier

curated

Another full-bodied, low-acid, intensely aromatic white.

Has some of the peppery, spicy character, though less of it.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.
Substantially less sweet.
More buttery or thick, not less.

Gewürztraminer

Both are made from gewürztraminer, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Keeps the peppery, spicy character.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.
About as sweet as the wine you started from.
About as buttery or thick as the wine you started from.

Torrontés

curated

Argentina’s Torrontés shares the intensely floral, grapey aromatic profile.

Has noticeably less of the peppery, spicy character.
Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

curated

Both are overtly grapey and floral aromatic varieties.

Has noticeably less of the peppery, spicy character.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
About as floral or soapy as the wine you started from.
About as sweet as the wine you started from.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has noticeably less of the peppery, spicy character.
Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Wachau Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Keeps the peppery, spicy character.
Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
Substantially less sweet.
A little less buttery or thick.

Maria Gomes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Has noticeably less of the peppery, spicy character.
Has some of the tropical, exotic fruit, though less of it.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Has noticeably less of the peppery, spicy character.
Keeps the tropical, exotic fruit.
Substantially less floral or soapy.
Substantially less sweet.
Substantially less buttery or thick.

Closest overall

Nearest neighbours, no change of direction.

Closest matches

The nearest overall neighbours across structure and flavour, with no deliberate change of direction.

Viognier

curated

Another full-bodied, low-acid, intensely aromatic white.

Expect: Apricot and honeysuckle rather than lychee and rose, and usually fully dry.

Gewürztraminer

Both are made from gewürztraminer, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Torrontés

curated

Argentina’s Torrontés shares the intensely floral, grapey aromatic profile.

Expect: Firmly dry on the palate despite the sweet perfume, and much lighter in body.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

curated

Both are overtly grapey and floral aromatic varieties.

Expect: More straightforwardly grapey and usually lighter and fresher.

Different grape, similar feel

Deliberately excludes the variety you already know, to find a genuinely new wine that fills the same role.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Wachau Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and drier.

Maria Gomes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Viognier

curated

Another full-bodied, low-acid, intensely aromatic white.

Expect: Apricot and honeysuckle rather than lychee and rose, and usually fully dry.

Change the structure

Same idea, different weight, grip or freshness.

Similar but lighter

Keeps the character but reduces weight, alcohol and density in the mouth.

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

curated

Both are overtly grapey and floral aromatic varieties.

Expect: More straightforwardly grapey and usually lighter and fresher.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Phoenix

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Maria Gomes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Similar but lower in alcohol

Holds the character and the weight where it can, and moves specifically on strength. Note that below about 11% the choices narrow sharply, and below 5% they are mostly a different category rather than a lighter version of the same one.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Maria Gomes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.

Kerner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Similar but fuller

Keeps the character but adds weight, concentration and mouthfeel.

Viognier

curated

Another full-bodied, low-acid, intensely aromatic white.

Expect: Apricot and honeysuckle rather than lychee and rose, and usually fully dry.

Condrieu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less spicy.

Pedro Ximénez

Pedro Ximénez scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and sweeter.

Similar but less tannic

For readers who find firm reds drying. Reduces tannic grip while holding flavour and weight roughly steady.

Nothing in WineHQ's catalogue makes this move meaningfully from here. These are the closest wines otherwise, but do not expect them to deliver what you asked for — the honest answer is that this style does not have a good neighbour in that direction.

Viognier

curated

Another full-bodied, low-acid, intensely aromatic white.

Expect: Apricot and honeysuckle rather than lychee and rose, and usually fully dry.

Gewürztraminer

Both are made from gewürztraminer, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and sweeter.

Condrieu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less spicy.

Similar but more structured

More tannic architecture, for food or for ageing.

Mtsvane Kakhuri

Mtsvane Kakhuri scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and drier.

Kisi

Kisi scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.

Malvazija Istarska

Malvazija Istarska scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.

Malvasia

Malvasia scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.

Similar but fresher

Raises acidity and overall lift, usually by moving to a cooler-climate expression.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Wachau Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and drier.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Maria Gomes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Kerner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.

Similar but softer

Lowers acidity and sharpness in favour of a broader, gentler feel.

Viognier

curated

Another full-bodied, low-acid, intensely aromatic white.

Expect: Apricot and honeysuckle rather than lychee and rose, and usually fully dry.

Condrieu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and softer and rounder.

Gewürztraminer

Both are made from gewürztraminer, and they occupy similar territory for weight and structure, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and sweeter.

The sparkling version

Moves to a sparkling expression while holding the flavour and weight as close as possible.

Prosecco

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Glera

Glera scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Sekt

Sekt scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.

Similar but drier

Reduces perceptible sugar while keeping aromatic character.

Torrontés

curated

Argentina’s Torrontés shares the intensely floral, grapey aromatic profile.

Expect: Firmly dry on the palate despite the sweet perfume, and much lighter in body.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less spicy.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Wachau Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.

Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be drier, and less floral.

Similar but sweeter

Adds perceptible sweetness, which also softens acidity and chilli heat.

Auslese

Auslese scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less floral.

Asti

Asti scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less spicy.

Moscato d’Asti

Moscato d’Asti scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and less spicy.

Vin de Constance

Vin de Constance scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Change the flavour

Same shape, different aromatic character.

Similar but more oaky

Adds barrel character, toast and a creamier texture.

Viognier

curated

Another full-bodied, low-acid, intensely aromatic white.

Expect: Apricot and honeysuckle rather than lychee and rose, and usually fully dry.

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and sweeter.

Condrieu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less spicy.

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Similar but more restrained

For readers who find intensely aromatic wines tiring over a whole glass. Keeps the structure, turns the volume down.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more neutral and subtle.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Wachau Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Maria Gomes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more neutral and subtle.

Kerner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more neutral and subtle.

Similar but less floral

Some drinkers read floral aromatics as soapy or perfumed. This holds the structure and removes them.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.

Kerner

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and less floral.

Alsace Pinot Gris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less floral.

Similar but more savoury

Moves away from primary fruit towards earth, herb, meat and umami character.

Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less floral.

Alsace Riesling

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.

Vin Jaune

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and less floral.

Australian Riesling

Australian Riesling scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.

Similar but fruitier

More obvious, generous fruit flavour, usually from a warmer climate.

Gewürztraminer

Both are made from gewürztraminer, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.

Viognier

curated

Another full-bodied, low-acid, intensely aromatic white.

Expect: Apricot and honeysuckle rather than lychee and rose, and usually fully dry.

Condrieu

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure, and both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and less spicy.

Change the place

Keep the grape, move it somewhere else.

Same grape, cooler climate

Typically fresher, lighter and more herbal, with lower alcohol.

Gewürztraminer

Both are made from gewürztraminer, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and sweeter.

Same grape, warmer climate

Typically riper, fuller and more generous in fruit, with higher alcohol.

Gewürztraminer

Both are made from gewürztraminer, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be softer and rounder, and sweeter.

Change the mood

Safer, stranger, cheaper or more serious.

A safe next step

Well-known wines that are widely available and unlikely to surprise anyone.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and fresher and more acidic.

English Bacchus

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more restrained in fruit.

Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be more restrained in fruit, and more neutral and subtle.

Something more adventurous

Less familiar wines that occupy similar territory — the interesting end of the shelf.

Gewürztraminer

Both are made from gewürztraminer, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Wachau Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and drier.

Maria Gomes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

A better-value alternative

Wines that occupy similar sensory territory from regions carrying less price premium. WineHQ does not hold live prices, so this reasons from regional reputation and demand rather than from a price feed — treat it as a lead, not a quote.

Gewürztraminer

Both are made from gewürztraminer, and the structural profile is close across body, acidity and tannin, both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be sweeter, and rounder and creamier in texture.

Solaris

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

Wachau Grüner Veltliner

Wachau Grüner Veltliner scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and drier.

Maria Gomes

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be less spicy, and more restrained in fruit.

A step up

The benchmark expressions of the same territory, usually with more concentration, structure and ageing potential.

Shiraz

Shiraz scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more neutral and subtle.

Argentine Malbec

They occupy similar territory for weight and structure.

Expect: Expect it to be rounder and creamier in texture, and more neutral and subtle.

California Chardonnay

California Chardonnay scores closest to Gewürztraminer across WineHQ’s taste dimensions.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and rounder and creamier in texture.

White Burgundy

Both come from the same country.

Expect: Expect it to be less floral, and more restrained in fruit.

How these are chosen

Each suggestion is scored across sixteen taste dimensions, weighted so that structure matters more than flavour, and adjusted for whether the wine actually moves in the direction you asked for. Curated links from an editor carry extra weight — but only when the editor tagged them for this direction. Nothing here is a black box; see the taste model for the full method.