The Domaine Roland Schmitt is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 23 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine Roland Schmitt wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Roland Schmitt wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Roland Schmitt wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine Roland Schmitt wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of ham croquette with purée, tuna and cream cheese pie or seafood lasagna.
On the nose the white wine of Domaine Roland Schmitt. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or beeswax and sometimes also flavors of pineapple, peach or elderflower. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Roland Schmitt. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
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.
How Domaine Roland Schmitt wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of scupion (small cuttlefish) in hot sauce, traditional buckwheat pancake dough or preparation of the olives (black olives in brine).
On the nose the sparkling wine of Domaine Roland Schmitt. often reveals types of flavors of cream, apples or pear and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Domaine Roland Schmitt. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
How Domaine Roland Schmitt wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of guinea fowl with olives, saddle of venison with fresh cream or spit-roasted chicken.
On the nose the red wine of Domaine Roland Schmitt. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Roland Schmitt. is a with a nice freshness.
Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.
How Domaine Roland Schmitt wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of traditional welsh dark beer, pumpkin and tuna gratin or chicken tagine with olives and potatoes.
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.
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Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
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Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.
