The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' is located in the region of Alsace Grand Cru of Alsace of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Zind Humbrecht or the Domaine Albert Boxler produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' are Riesling, Pinot gris and Gewurztraminer, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, lemon zest or butter and sometimes also flavors of earthy, green apple or plum.
In the mouth of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 24 estates and châteaux in the of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand', producing 46 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food.
Muscat Ottonel has the character of a grape variety with a distant lineage. It was first obtained in 1839 and continues to be planted in nearly 2,000 hectares of vineyards around the world. It shows good vigour and promises satisfactory production, of the order of 6 kilos per vine. The bunches, which are rather loose, are quite large, bearing berries with a strong character. A pleasantly musky flavour and a lot of juice characterize the pulp, protected by a medium skin. The bluish-black skin contributes to the exceptional beauty of the vineyards at harvest time. The size of the ellipsoidal berries is another argument in favor of Muscat Ottonel, which is also known as Muscat Ottone or Muscadet Ottonel. Resin, toast, honey and wild flowers are all present in the wines made from this variety. If the foliage, which turns yellow in autumn, is one of its charms, remember to protect the fruit from grey rot and coulure.
wines from the region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of baked dumplings, pan-fried salmon with lemon and dill sauce or butternut soufflé.
