Wines and Sub Regions of Alsace
Alsace is broken down into two divisions the Haut-Rhin to the south and Bas Rhine to the north. Both areas produce high quality wine in the lower slopes, which face east towards Germany. The grape varieties for this region include: Riesling is from Noble Varietal. Riesling is a good steely, fine fruit with a high acidity. Riesling is also ideal for the production of late harvest wines. Gewurztraminer is from a Noble Varietal. Gewurz is the German word for spice. The nose of this...
Read MoreFood Pairings for Wines of Alsace
Food Pairings for Wines The wines from the Alsace region are great companions in the dinner table. These wines are generally full enough to accompany white meats but not too aggressive to accompany a delicate fish. Riesling for example is a great wine which can be paired well with fish, especially freshwater fish and salmon. These wines are especially useful at restaurants because this wine is able to be shared alongside various different entrees. Wines from this...
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History of Wines Alsace is the fifth-smallest of the 27 regions of France; it is located between Vosges mountain range and the border of Germany. This region has been passed between France and Germany four times during 75 years. Alsace has a semi-continental climate since it is quite cold and dry in the winters and hot during the summers. There is little precipitation due to the protecting Vosges Mountains in the west. Colmar, the second driest city in France is...
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