Gewurztraminer has long been one of the emblematic grape varieties of the Turckheim commune. In the past, its warm, dry, and early-ripening climate allowed for high alcoholic maturity, with grapes often affected by noble rot, leading to the production of sweet wines. However, climate evolution has shifted the ripening period earlier, now occurring between August and September, whereas in previous decades, ripening took place between September and October, sometimes even later. With this earlier ripening, grapes now develop under longer daylight hours and increased warmth, advancing physiological maturity and, paradoxically, allowing for harvesting with lower alcohol levels. This wine ferments quickly and consistently finishes dry each year. In 2023, the Roche Roulée cuvée was not produced, meaning all vines from the Herrenweg sector were included in the Gewurztraminer Turckheim.
