Vin d'Alsace Aoc
ALSACE
Appellation d'origine contrôlée
GRAPE VARIETY
Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTES
This wine is produced from Pinot Noir grapes from vineyards located on the hills surrounding the picturesque village of Bergheim. The soil is rich in clay and limestone and gives finesse, elegance and balance to the wine. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature while the aging in barrique for about 24 months. The color is a beautiful bright and attractive red. The nose reveals delicious aromas of red fruits including black cherry and morello cherry. In the mouth the attack is frank and fruity, delicate thanks to the silky tannins. The skilful use of wood leads to a harmonious, rich and slightly spicy finish. It is the perfect companion especiallt for summer dishes, from light cold and hot appetizers, to grilled meats, red meats and furred game such as venison, cold cuts, hard cheeses that are not too tasty or seasoned. Also interesting in combination with red fruit clafouti.
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In Alsace, more precisely in the village of Bergheim, the Lorentz family has been involved in wine production for 250 years . In fact, in 1863 Charles Lorentz founded the winery moved by an incredible passion for the wine world. The vineyards are located on the hills of Altenberg de Bergheim and Kanzlerberg . It is thanks to a great passion handed down from generation to generation that the company still maintains very high quality levels today. According to the production philosophy, the essence of the wines is the result of the intimate and close relationship between vines, territory and climate. Currently the property includes 33 hectares and is entrusted to the sixth generation of the Lorentz family. Riesling , Pinot Grigio , Gewürztraminer and other varieties in the Altenberg hills express their typicality, year after year. The recognition for this perseverance took place in 1983, with the classification of these vineyards as " Gran Cru ".
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