Winery René SparrPinot Gris Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand'
White wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, cured meat or mushrooms.
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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.
Informations about the Winery René Sparr
The Winery René Sparr is one of wineries to follow in Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand'.. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand'
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' is located in the region of Alsace Grand Cru of Alsace of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Zind Humbrecht or the Domaine Albert Boxler produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' are Riesling, Pinot gris and Gewurztraminer, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alsace Grand Cru 'Brand' often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, lemon zest or butter and sometimes also flavors of earthy, green apple or plum.
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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