Country: France
Region: Wolxheim, Alsace
Appellation: Appellation Alsace Protégée
Grape varieties: “Noble Blend” 70% Auxerrois & Riesling, 10% Muscat Blanc & Gewurztraminer
Style: White
ABV: 14% by vol.
Yield: 35ha/hl
Terroir: Loess; limestone
Average age of vines: 35+ years
Farming: Dry-farmed, Fukuoka method. Certified organic.
Harvest: By hand
Vinification: Direct press, select whole clusters using gentle pneumatic press. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. No fining. No filtration.
Aging: Stainless steel, 6+ months
Sulfur added: 10mg following initial fermentation
Notes: The term Edelzwicker dates back to 1644, originally to distinguish the so-called “noble” varieties in Alsace from those deemed to be of lesser quality. This blend is typically an entrée de gamme, made to be drank young, fresh and without over-thought.
Powerfully aromas matched by intense freshness at finish. Vibrant and easy-drinking, with bright fruit and saline notes held together with vivacious tension. Minimal sulfur added as wine was unstable, young.