Wine Region
Alsace
Alsace produces aromatic, food-friendly whites — Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris — in a dry to off-dry spectrum on sheltered east-facing slopes.
Geographic context
- Climate: Semi-continental, rain-shadowed
- Soils: granite, limestone, sandstone, volcanic
- Elevation: 200–400m
Parent region
Typical grape varieties
- Riesling
- gewurztraminer
- pinot grigio
- Pinot Noir
Typical wine styles
Typical descriptors
Food pairings
- Choucroute and aromatic cuisine
FAQ
- Are Alsace wines sweet?
- Many are dry (sec); Vendange Tardive and Sélection de Grains Nobles are sweet styles.