In Alsace, contrary to most other French wine regions, the wine is not generally named after the vineyard it comes from but after the grape variety from which it is produced.
Alsace wines come from 7 distinct grape varieties : Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer et Pinot Noir.
Our estate is lucky enough to produce them all, as well as making our own Crémant d’Alsace.
Here are their characteristics, their differences and some food pairing hints…