Winery BoeckelSylvaner Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg'
White wine
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Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sylvaner Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg' of Winery Boeckel in the region of Alsace often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of minerality, lemon or honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Boeckel's Sylvaner Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg'.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sylvaner Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg' from Winery Boeckel are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Boeckel
The Winery Boeckel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 39 wines for sale in the of Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Zotzenberg'
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.
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.
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Bottle with a capacity of 4.5 l.
