Description

Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer, AOC Alsace — 2020

Introduction

The Alsace region of France is known throughout the world for its lovely, dry white wines. Vineyards were first planted in this narrow valley during the height of the Roman Empire. Maison Pierre Sparr was established by the Sparr family in 1680 in the desirable Haut Rhin. Today quality remains Pierre Sparr’s primary focus and the winery consistently exceeds AOC guidelines.

LOCATION:

The grapes from Maison Pierre Sparr succ. come from carefully selected plots, spread over the Alsatian vineyard between Sigolsheim and Obernai.

HARVEST:

Manual, in 100 kg bottiche and delivered to the grape harvester as quickly as possible to prevent oxidation.

VINIFICATION:

The juices are cold settling and ferment in stainless steel vats between 18 ° C and 20 ° C. Fermentation lasts about 1 month then the wines are stabilized and kept in vats until bottling. During this period the wines are regularly checked at the analytical and taste level.

TASTING:

Beautiful golden color. On the nose, it is a real aromatic fireworks display. We find there the rose, the passion fruit, the mango … Expressive and complex, it will delight

amateurs and neophytes alike. On the palate, the exotic aromas are accompanied by delicate floral notes. The structure reveals a good balance between an attack on the roundness and a

fresh and digestible finish.

FOOD PAIRING:

Wonderful with a fresh fruit salad, a prune tagine or a cumin munster.

SERVING TEMPERATURE:

8 ° and 12 ° c

AGING:

5 years

ALCOHOLIC DEGREE:

14.08 °

TOTAL ACIDITY:

3.70 g / L

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

15.6 g / L