Gewurtztraminer Grape Vine
An incredibly aromatic white wine grape, Gewurtztraminer performs well in cooler climates. Grapes have a pinkish red skin and make an excellent off-dry or dry wine with aromas of grapefruit, passionfruit, lychee and rose.
Name: Vitis vinifera
Site and Soil: Grapes like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil. Grapes are drought resistant once they are established.
Rootstock Description: Schwartz
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 10° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in width on fence, trellis, or other support.
Fruit Skin: Black
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 10-15 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Repel birds with flash tape or cover plants with bird netting.
USDA Zone: 7-9