Winery Frederic MochelMuscat Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten'
White wine
This wine generally goes well with spicy food and sweet desserts.
Food and wine pairings with Muscat Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten'
Pairings that work perfectly with Muscat Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten'
Original food and wine pairings with Muscat Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten'
The Muscat Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten' of Winery Frederic Mochel matches generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of chakchouka or rice with milk.
Details and technical informations about Winery Frederic Mochel's Muscat Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten'.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Muscat Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten' from Winery Frederic Mochel are 2006
Informations about the Winery Frederic Mochel
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The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten'
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten' is located in the region of Alsace Grand Cru of Alsace of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Loew or the Domaine Frederic Mochel produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten' are Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alsace Grand Cru 'Altenberg de Bergbieten' often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, apricot or lychee and sometimes also flavors of floral, stone or oak.
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.
The word of the wine: Varietal
Said of wine aromas that are reminiscent of fresh grapes. The most demonstrative example is certainly that of wines made from the Muscat grape variety.
