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Gewurztraminer Grape Vine Plant | Aromatic White Wine Grape, Spicy Floral Notes, Non-GMO | Hand Picked Nursery
🌱 Why Choose a Gewurztraminer Grape Vine?
- Aromatic White Wine Variety – Famous for its bold perfume-like aroma and rich character
- Spicy + Floral Flavor Profile – Notes of lychee, rose, citrus, and warm spice
- Late-Season Wine Grape – Best harvested late September through early October
- Established Bare Root Vine – Healthy root system for reliable planting and growth
- Intermediate Vigor & High Quality Fruit – Produces beautifully aromatic clusters when properly trained
- Non-GMO & Warm-Climate Friendly – Thrives in USDA Zones 7–12
Gewurztraminer is a legendary wine grape, most famously grown in the Alsace region of France, and beloved worldwide for its intensely aromatic and spicy fruit character. If you want to grow your own grapes for homemade white wine, this variety is an iconic choice.
☀️ Planting & Care Instructions
- Plant Type: Bare Root Grape Vine
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–12
- Sunlight: Full Sun (8+ hours daily)
- Soil: Well-draining, loamy soil; ideal pH 6.5–7.5
- Spacing: Plant vines 4–6 feet apart; allow 10–12 feet between rows for airflow
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; avoid soggy soil
- Mulching: Apply 2–3 inches of mulch to regulate moisture and prevent weeds
- Support: Trellis required; Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) recommended
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Tip: Choose a warm, sunny location protected from strong wind to help grapes reach full ripeness.
- ✂️ Pruning Options
- Prune in late winter / early spring while dormant
- Remove weak or overcrowded growth to improve airflow and reduce disease risk
- Maintain trained shoots along the VSP trellis to support fruit clusters and sun exposure
- Regular pruning encourages consistent fruit production and vine longevity
📅 Harvest Window
- Late September – Early October
- Harvest when fruit is fully mature and aromatic for best wine flavor and fragrance
🍇 Additional Variety Details
- Grape Color: Red / Pink-Skinned (produces white wine)
- Primary Use: Wine
- Wine Color: White
- Variety Origin: German Origin
- Growth Habit: Trailing
- Suggested Distance Between Vines: 4–6 feet
- Vine Training System: Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP)
🚚 Shipping & Quality Guarantee
- Ships as a dormant bare root vine for safe travel and successful transplanting
- All plants are inspected prior to shipping to ensure the highest quality
- Satisfaction Guaranteed — message us immediately upon arrival with any concerns
- Shipping to areas experiencing extreme heat or extreme cold is at buyer’s risk (message before ordering if needed)