The Winery Ostertag Hurlimann of Alsace

Winery Ostertag Hurlimann - Riesling Alsace Grand Cru 'Winzenberg'
The winery offers 32 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 2457 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace

The Winery Ostertag Hurlimann is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 32 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Ostertag Hurlimann wines

Looking for the best Winery Ostertag Hurlimann wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Ostertag Hurlimann 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 Winery Ostertag Hurlimann wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

How Winery Ostertag Hurlimann wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of the tartiflette wrap, grilled sea bass with herbs or macaroonade from sète.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

In the mouth the white wine of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

  • 2016With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann.

  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Auxerrois
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Muscat Blanc

Discovering 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.

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.

The top red wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

How Winery Ostertag Hurlimann wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of roast veal with black olives, paella valenciana (without seafood) or cheeseburger from a to z.

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann.

  • Pinot Noir

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.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

How Winery Ostertag Hurlimann wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with vongoles (flat clams), chicken blanquette or tuna wraps.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier

The word of the wine: Mouth

The mouth is the third stage of wine tasting after the eye and nose. In the mouth, the taster identifies the aromas through the retronasal route, the flavours and the texture. It is in the mouth that the overall balance of the wine is apprehended.

The top pink wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

How Winery Ostertag Hurlimann wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal liver in vinegar, gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs) or duck breast in foil (barbecue).

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann.

  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

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.

The top sweet wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann

How Winery Ostertag Hurlimann wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of the real vegetables stuffed in the provençal way, pan bagnat or coconut curry cauliflower in the cookeo.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Ostertag Hurlimann.

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris

The word of the wine: Apogee

This period varies greatly depending on the type of wine and the vintage, and corresponds to the optimum quality of a wine. After the peak comes the decline.

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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.

News about Winery Ostertag Hurlimann and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Mouth

The mouth is the third stage of wine tasting after the eye and nose. In the mouth, the taster identifies the aromas through the retronasal route, the flavours and the texture. It is in the mouth that the overall balance of the wine is apprehended.

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