Alsace

/al-SASS/
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French wine region known for aromatic white varieties.

Full Definition

Alsace is a northeastern French region along the Rhine, producing predominantly white wines from Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat. Protected by the Vosges Mountains, it has a dry, sunny climate. Wines are typically dry and varietally labeled, unlike most French appellations. Grand Cru sites exist for top vineyards.

Related Terms

grand cruvendange tardiveselection de grains nobles

See Also

rieslinggewurztraminer
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