Top 100 white wines of Alsace - Page 5
Discover the top 100 best white wines of Alsace as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Alsace and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
Almost all the wines produced in this region fall under one of these three appellations. Alsace Grand Cru wines are produced from one of the 51 privileged vineyards spread along the Length of the region. Alsace is the only French wine region to produce significant quantities of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. These two grape varieties are more commonly associated with German wines and are reminiscent of Alsace's history.
Discover the grape variety: Sylvaner
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.
Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Alsace
white wines from the region of Alsace go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of brussels sprouts with bacon in a casserole, italian tabbouleh or rigatoni with courgettes and tomatoes.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Alsace
On the nose in the region of Alsace often reveals types of flavors of citrus, minerality or earth and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, petroleum or honey. In the mouth in the region of Alsace is a powerful with a nice freshness.
