The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg' is located in the region of Alsace Grand Cru of Alsace of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Armand Gilg or the Domaine Boeckel produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg' are Riesling, Sylvaner and Gewurztraminer, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg' often reveals types of flavors of lychee, honey or peach and sometimes also flavors of stone fruit, stone or tropical.
In the mouth of Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg' is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 17 estates and châteaux in the of Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg', producing 45 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg' go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food.
The sylvaner is grown mainly in Germany and Alsace. The buds are somewhat cottony and the young leaves are green. The same applies to the ribbed branches. Once mature, the dominant colour is golden-green and small elliptical berries with small to medium-sized bunches can be seen. The ripe fruit is then adorned by five-lobed leaves. This variety is susceptible to chlorosis, gray mold, powdery mildew and mildew. It is also sensitive to frost and wind because of its long branches. It can be grown in any kind of soil, although it prefers stony, sandy and light soils. It is indeed moderately acidic and offers a complex set of aromas such as bitter almond, fruity and floral background. The taste has an excellent mixture of honey and candied or dried fruits.
