The ALSACE Varieties
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Sylvaner :
Remarkably fresh, light, and discreetly fruity. It's marvellous with
oysters, shell fish or charcuterie. |
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Pinot
Klevner:
Dry wine, not so acquainted, ideal combination between freshness and
supleness. Perfect with most foods. |
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Riesling:
Delicately fruity, floral, dry, distinguished, some connoisseurs consider
Riesling to be the greatest wine grape of all. Also great to accompany
fish, seafood, white meat and of course Alsace Choucroute. |
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Muscat:
Unmistakably grape, fruity. It character sets it apart from southern
Muscat's. Giving the delicious impression of eating a fresh grape,
it's a perfect aperitif or a reception wine. |
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Tokay
Pinot Gris:
Formerly called Tokay d'Alsace, opulent, rich, with a long finish,
it's excellent with Foie Gras, with meats, roasts and game. |
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Gewürztraminer:
World-wide famous for its characteristically opulent flavour. Full-bodied,
powerfull and captivating, frequently used as an aperitif, it's excellent
with dessert, ethnic food, strong cheese, like our typical Munster.
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Pinot Noir: Red
or Rose wine silky with strong fruit and berry flavours, it's charm
and odds bring it yet a youthfulness. Ideal with a lots of dishes,
red meats, game, goat's cheese. |
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