Altenberg de Bergheim

Wine from Altenberg de Bergheim comes out of Alsace Grand Cru, France, where it sits as an appellation.

Growers build the wines around Gewürztraminer, filling out the blend with Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir.

Vines root into calcareous, clay and limestone.

The climate is continental, running high sunshine and notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, hills and slopes.

The region is known for dry white wine and sweet white wine.

Quality is codified by the Alsace Grand Cru, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Domaine Sylvie Spielmann, Gustave Lorentz and Marcel Deiss.

Pour them alongside seafood, poultry, spicy cuisine and strong cheeses.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 10 to 15 years.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Alsace Grand Cru

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Balthazar Fry Riesling Altenberg de Bergheim, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Biecher & Schaal Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru, Alsace, France
• Cave de Ribeauville Gewurztraminer Altenberg de Bergheim, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Cave de Ribeauville Pinot Gris Altenberg de Bergheim, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Cave de Ribeauville Riesling Altenberg de Bergheim, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Fernand Engel Gewurztraminer Altenberg, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Marcel Deiss Altenberg de Bergheim, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Marcel Deiss Gewurztraminer Altenberg de Bergheim, Alsace Grand Cru, France

At the table.

• seafood
• poultry
• spicy cuisine
• strong cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.
• Keeps for 10 to 15 years.

Nearby regions.

Altenberg de Bergheim: common questions

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