Pierre Sparr, Alsace Gewürztraminer 2017

Alsace has been celebrated for its lovely, dry white wines for centuries. In the heart of Alsace’s finest district, the Haut-Rhin, Pierre Sparr follows a 300-year-old tradition of winemaking that began during the reign of King Louis XIV. Since 1680, the Sparr family’s passion for viticulture and winemaking has passed from one generation to the next. The family’s devotion to the land, their attention to the smallest detail and their uncompromising quest for excellence can been seen in every bottle bearing the Sparr family crest.

Appellation: Appellation Alsace Controlée

Location: Vosges hillsides and Rhine valley, from Guebwiller to Marlenheim

Viticulture: No irrigation; trellised vines; hand-harvesting

Size: 12 hectares (29.7 acres)

Vine Age: 30 years

Soil: Granite, limestone, gneiss, chalky-clay

Vinification: Traditional, no skin contact, temperature-controlled, no malolactic

Aging: Stainless-steel tanks

Varietal Composition: 100% Gewurztraminer

Alcohol: 13.5%

TA: 4.0 g/L

RS: 14.4 g/L

TASTING NOTES: Featuring bright yellow highlights, this wine offers an exuberant aromatic palette of exotic fruits (lychee, passion fruit, pineapple, mango, apricot), flowers (rose, acacia), citrus and spices with a subtle thread of honey. On the palate, this Gewurztraminer is a full-bodied wine with solid structure and flavors that mirror the aromas plus a hint of anise. The rich, mouth-filling character lingers, seducing another sip.