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The Wines in Alsace
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Contrary to other French wine regions, the wines of Alsace are not named after the villages or vineyards from which they come, but after the grape variety. Alsace wines are made from seven varieties : Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Muscat d'Alsace, Tokay Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir.
All must by law be bottled in the region of production, in the traditional slender Alsace bottle. Muscat d'Alsace is dry and very different from the sweet Muscats of the South of France. It is very aromatic and reveals the true flavour of the fresh grape Sylvaner is a remarkably fresh and light wine with a delicate flavour.
Refreshing and easy to enjoy, it is lively and sometimes vivacious. Pinot Blanc, well-rounded yet delicate, combines freshness and softness, representing thehappy medium in the range of Alsace wines.
Tokay Pinot Gris develops a characteristic roundness and opulence. Rich, full-bodied and with a long finish, its complex aroma is reminiscent of woodland and is sometimes slightly smoky.
Pinot Noir is the only Alsace variety to produce red or rosé wines, characteristically fruity with hints of cherry. Vinified as a red wine.it can be aged in oak casks, which adds greater structure and complexity to its aromas.
Riesling is dry, refined and delicately fruity, with an elegant bouquet of mineral or floral notes. Acknowledged as one of the finest white varietals in the world, it is a gastronomic wine par excellence.
Gewurztraminer, full-bodied and well-structured, is probably the best-known Alsace wine. Its intense bouquet displays rich aromas of fruit, flowers and spices (gewurz = spicy). Powerful and seductive, sometimes slightly sweet, it can often age well.
Klevener de Heiligenstein is a less aromatic variety derived from the old Traminer or Savagnin rose, also greatly appreciated with food. It is produced exclusively in and around Heiligenstein.
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