Zotzenberg

Zotzenberg is an appellation in Alsace, France.

The signature grape is Silvaner, backed by Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris.

Vines root into limestone.

The climate is continental, running notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

Dry white wine, sweet white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and luscious, stone fruit and honey, bright and effervescent and highlighting floral and fruit notes.

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

Producers worth knowing include Boeckel, Domaine Alfred Wantz and Domaine Armand Gilg.

Pour them alongside grilled fish, light pasta dishes, soft cheeses and spicy asian cuisines.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Sweet white: Rich and luscious, Stone fruit and honey.

Sparkling: Bright and effervescent, Highlighting floral and fruit notes.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Grand Cru

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Albert Seltz Gewurztraminer Zotzenberg, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Albert Seltz Pinot Gris Zotzenberg, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Albert Seltz Riesling Zotzenberg Vendanges Tardives, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Andre Kleinknecht Pinot Gris Zotzenberg, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Boeckel Pinot Gris Zotzenberg, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Boeckel Riesling Zotzenberg, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Boeckel Sylvaner Zotzenberg, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Boeckel Zotzenberg Gewurztraminer, Alsace Grand Cru, France

At the table.

• Grilled fish
• Light pasta dishes
• Soft cheeses
• Spicy Asian cuisines

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 8 to 10°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Zotzenberg: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Alsace guide.