What should you know about Alsace wine as you explore all the wine regions of France? Learn the most important facts about Alsace, including its major wine grapes and blends. Check out a map of the region and some amazing photos of what it’s like to be there.

Alsace wine or Alsatian wine (French: Vin d'Alsace; German: Elsässer Wein; Haut Rhin Alsatian: d'r Wii vum Elsàss; Bas Rhin Alsatian: de Win vum Elsàss) is produced in the Alsace region in France and is primarily white wine.

Jun 1, 2024 · Alsace Wine Route (Route des Vins d’Alsace) traverses one of the most beautiful regions in France. But with so many towns, villages, and vineyards dotted along the famous 170-km long Alsace wine trail, how do you decide which places are worth your time the most?

Jun 22, 2020 · Region name: Alsace; Key grapes: Riesling, gewurztraminer, muscat, pinot gris, pinot noir. Key styles: Dry but a romatic white wines, lighter red wines, sweet wines (V endange Tardive and Sélection de Grains Nobles), sparkling wines (Crémant d’Alsace). Drink Alsace wines if you enjoy: German riesling, red Burgundy, Sauternes.

The wine region of Alsace produces wines under three different Appellations d'Origine Contrôlées (AOCs): Alsace AOC for white, rosé and red wines, Alsace Grand Cru AOC for white wines from certain classified vineyards and Crémant d'Alsace AOC for sparkling wines. This region is the only French wine region allowed to label its wines based on ...

A detailed wine map of Alsace, descriptions of the region's wine classifications and a chart displaying the distribution of wine varieties planted in the region.

Sep 20, 2024 · Alsace's wines are produced under three key appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (both sweet and dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for sparkling. Almost all wine produced in this region fits into one of these three designations.

Apr 25, 2023 · One of the most famous wine trails in France, this Wine Route Alsace between Colmar and Strasbourg invites visitors to discover beautiful landscapes and lovely Alsace villages while tasting some of the region’s best wines.

Apr 18, 2024 · Discover picturesque villages and world-renowned wineries along the famous Alsace Wine Route. Best itinerary, wineries, hotels, restaurants and tips.