The Winery René Sparr of Alsace

Winery René Sparr - Calcaire Gewürztraminer
The winery offers 47 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 4240 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace

The Winery René Sparr is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 47 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery René Sparr wines

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

The top white wines of Winery René Sparr

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery René Sparr

How Winery René Sparr wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of baked pork chops, pasta with tuna and cream or mahi mahi curry with coconut milk.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery René Sparr

On the nose the white wine of Winery René Sparr. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, tropical fruit or pear. In the mouth the white wine of Winery René Sparr. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery René Sparr

  • 2011With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery René Sparr.

  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Sylvaner
  • Savagnin Rosé

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 René Sparr

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery René Sparr

How Winery René Sparr wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of locro criollo (argentina), aiguillette of duck with honey or savoyard pizza (cream base).

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery René Sparr.

  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris

Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.

The top sparkling wines of Winery René Sparr

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery René Sparr

How Winery René Sparr wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of festive sea pot, christmas stuffed capon or brioche shuttles.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery René Sparr

In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery René Sparr. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The word of the wine: Bold

A wine with a smooth texture reminiscent of fats.

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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 René Sparr and wines from the region

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André Hugel was an 11th generation member of Famille Hugel, one of the region’s most influential and highly-regarded wine families. The Hugel family settled in the town of Riquewihr, located in the heart of Alsace, all the way back in 1639. André ran Famille Hugel along with his brothers, Jean and Georges, as it developed into one of the world’s top producers. It owns 30 hectares (ha) of prime plots in the Haut-Rhin area, half of which are classified as Grand Cru, and it buys grapes from a furth ...

The word of the wine: Bold

A wine with a smooth texture reminiscent of fats.

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