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Gentil d’Alsace is a white grape variety, with its roots in Alsace, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to peach, pear, floral, citrus, sandalwood and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Alsace.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Sylvaner, Chasselas and Pinot Blanc.
On other labels it goes by Gentil, Gentil d’Alsace and Gentil Alsace.
At the table it suits seafood, chicken, sushi, salads and light pasta dishes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Sylvaner
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Chasselas
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Pinot Blanc
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Riesling
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Muscat
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Pinot Gris
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Gewurztraminer
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Food pairings.
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seafood
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chicken
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sushi
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salads
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light pasta dishes
Also labelled.
Gentil, Gentil d'Alsace, Gentil Alsace.
Bottles to look for.
- Clement Klur 'Les Katz' Le Gentil, Alsace, France
- Domaine Mittnacht Freres Cuvee Umami, Alsace, France
- Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar Gentil Hospices de Colmar, Alsace, France
- Hugel & Fils Gentil, Alsace, France
- Meyer Fonne Gentil d'Alsace, Alsace, France
- Sophie Schaal Gentil, Alsace, France
- Willm Gentil Reserve, Alsace, France
Gentil d'Alsace: common questions
01.What does Gentil d'Alsace taste like?+
Gentil d'Alsace tastes of peach, pear, floral, citrus, sandalwood and spice, plus two more. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Gentil d'Alsace from?+
Gentil d'Alsace originates in Alsace, France.
03.Where is Gentil d'Alsace grown?+
The key regions for Gentil d'Alsace are Alsace.
04.What food pairs with Gentil d'Alsace?+
Pour it with seafood, chicken, sushi, salads and light pasta dishes.
05.What else is Gentil d'Alsace called?+
Gentil d'Alsace is also labelled Gentil, Gentil d'Alsace and Gentil Alsace.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.