Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar Signature de Colmar Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst'
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful mainly marked by the residual sugar.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Signature de Colmar Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst' from the Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar
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In the mouth the Signature de Colmar Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst' of Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar in the region of Alsace is a powerful mainly marked by the residual sugar.
Food and wine pairings with Signature de Colmar Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst'
Pairings that work perfectly with Signature de Colmar Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst'
Original food and wine pairings with Signature de Colmar Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst'
The Signature de Colmar Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst' of Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of tagliatelle with carbonara, leek and tuna pie or quick coconut milk chicken.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar's Signature de Colmar Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst'.
Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Signature de Colmar Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst' from Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar are 2012
Informations about the Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar
The Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 55 wines for sale in the of Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst'
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst' is located in the region of Alsace Grand Cru of Alsace of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Josmeyer or the Domaine Josmeyer produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst' are Gewurztraminer, Pinot gris and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alsace Grand Cru 'Hengst' often reveals types of flavors of honey, nutmeg or pear and sometimes also flavors of perfume, orange or jasmine.
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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The word of the wine: Tartar (deposit)
White, chalky deposits that occur as a result of precipitation inside bottles and are often considered by consumers as a defect. They are in fact tartaric salts formed by tartaric acid, potassium and calcium naturally present in the wine. This deposit does not alter the quality of the wine and can be eliminated by a simple decanting.
