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Pinot 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 citrus, stone fruit, floral notes, herbal, spice and oak.
In the cellar it meets neutral oak.
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 Chardonnay and Auxerrois.
On other labels it goes by Alsace White and Pinot alsacien.
At the table it suits alsatian onion tart, pork sausages with mashed potato and thai green curry.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Chardonnay
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Auxerrois
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Pinot Blanc
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Pinot Gris
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Pinot Noir
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Pinot Auxerrois
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Food pairings.
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Alsatian onion tart
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Pork sausages with mashed potato
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Thai green curry
Also labelled.
Alsace White, Pinot alsacien.
Bottles to look for.
- Cave de Ribeauville Giersberger Cremant d'Alsace Brut, France
- Clement Klur Cremant d'Alsace Brut, France
- Domaine Andre Kientzler Auxerrois K, Alsace, France
- Domaine Bruno Sorg Pinot Blanc, Alsace, France
- Domaine Charles Fahrer Cremant d'Alsace Brut, France
- Domaine du Moulin de Dusenbach Cremant d'Alsace Brut, France
- Domaine Gruss Cremant d'Alsace Extra Brut, France
- Domaine Gruss Cremant d'Alsace Grande Cuvee Brut, France
Pinot d'Alsace: common questions
01.What does Pinot d'Alsace taste like?+
Pinot d'Alsace tastes of citrus, stone fruit, floral notes, herbal, spice and oak. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Pinot d'Alsace from?+
Pinot d'Alsace originates in Alsace, France.
03.Where is Pinot d'Alsace grown?+
The key regions for Pinot d'Alsace are Alsace.
04.What food pairs with Pinot d'Alsace?+
Pour it with alsatian onion tart, pork sausages with mashed potato and thai green curry.
05.What else is Pinot d'Alsace called?+
Pinot d'Alsace is also labelled Alsace White and Pinot alsacien.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.