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Alsace wine region

A wine village surrounded by vineyards in Alsace, France

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France · Europe

Aromatic dry whites.

The benchmark for many wine styles, organized by appellation (AOC).

CountryFrance
Key grapesRiesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris

Notable producers in Alsace

Alsace wines to try

White · France

Trimbach Riesling Clos Sainte Hune

Alsace · Riesling

Dry, intense Riesling: lime, white flowers and a long mineral finish.

Food: Sole, choucroute

White · France · Diego's Selection

Domaine Christophe Mittnacht Pinot Gris

Alsace · Pinot Gris

Biodynamic Alsace Pinot Gris: pear, smoke and spice.

Food: Pork, mushrooms

White · France · Diego's Selection

Hugel Gewurztraminer Estate

Alsace · Gewürztraminer

Exotic Gewurztraminer: lychee, rose and ginger.

Food: Spicy food, Munster

White · France · Diego's Selection

Domaine Rolly Gassmann Riesling

Alsace · Riesling

Ripe Alsace Riesling: citrus, peach and mineral length.

Food: Fish, choucroute

White · France · Diego's Selection

Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Grand Cru Clos Saint-Léger

Alsace · Alsace Grand Cru · Riesling

Grand cru Riesling from steep Guebwiller slopes: intense, mineral and age-worthy.

Food: Lobster, pork

Sweet · France · Diego's Selection

Domaines Schlumberger Gewurztraminer Cuvée Christine VT

Alsace · Alsace Vendanges Tardives · Gewürztraminer

Late-harvest Gewurztraminer: lychee, honey and rose.

Food: Foie gras, blue cheese

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