Wines made from Sylvaner grapes of Alsace Grand Cru
Discover the best wines made with Sylvaner as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace Grand Cru.
More informations about the 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.
More informations about the region of Alsace
Alsace Grand Cru is the appellation for the best still white wines in the Alsace region of northeastern France. Created in 1983, the appellation is based on a classification of the region's Vineyards made in 1975 and has been subject to several subsequent revisions. An Alsace Grand Cru wine is - almost without exception - produced from a single Grape variety. This will be indicated on the label, along with the name of the vineyard where the grapes were grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Sylvaner grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Sylvaner
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- PeachPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- PearPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- EarthPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Sylvaner
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Sylvaner