Winery WeissenburgerPinot Gris Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain'
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The Pinot Gris Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain' of the Winery Weissenburger is in the top 0 of wines of Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain'.
Details and technical informations about Winery Weissenburger's Pinot Gris Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain'.
Discover the grape variety: Araignan
Araignan blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (south of 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 grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Araignan blanc is found in the vineyards of Provence and Corsica.
Informations about the Winery Weissenburger
The Winery Weissenburger is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain'
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain' is located in the region of Alsace Grand Cru of Alsace of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lidl or the Domaine Bestheim produce mainly wines white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain' are Gewurztraminer et Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain' often reveals types of flavors of peach, floral or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, oak or melon.
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: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
