The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Spiegel' is located in the region of Alsace Grand Cru of Alsace of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Dirler-Cadé or the Domaine Dirler-Cadé produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Spiegel' are Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alsace Grand Cru 'Spiegel' often reveals types of flavors of tropical, apples or oak and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, microbio or non oak.
In the mouth of Alsace Grand Cru 'Spiegel' is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 7 estates and châteaux in the of Alsace Grand Cru 'Spiegel', producing 12 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Alsace Grand Cru 'Spiegel' go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food.
While taller overall vines do exist in regions such as Galicia with their pergola training method, the roots of any vine usually top out at 37cm. It’s at this top point where the Vitis vinifera shoot is grafted in and continues to grow, giving us such grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. This is opposed to the rootstocks which are composed of various crosses of vines such as Vitis rupestris which aren’t used for wine production but are resistant to the root louse, phylloxera. This new tal ...
We’re excited to host the Brunello di Montalcino – A Study In Contrasts masterclass at the debut Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC taking place in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District on Saturday, 18th June. The best Brunello di Montalcino wines sit alongside some of the world’s greats. Known for their elegant yet concentrated fruits and powerful, structured style this unmissable masterclass will offer Italian wine lovers a fantastic opportunity to get to grips with the terroir, styl ...
Australia’s Giant Steps said that Melanie Chester joined the winery as head of winemaking and viticulture on 25 November. It marks a new chapter for one of the leading wineries in Yarra Valley, Victoria. Steve Flamsteed, who joined Giant Steps as chief winemaker in 2003, will step back from the cellar – although he is expected to continue working closely with the team. Working alongside winery founder Phil Sexton, Flamsteed has played a major role in developing Giant Steps’ reputation for excell ...
