Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr
Dopff & Irion Chateau de Riquewihr Gewurztraminer d'Alsace Grand Cru Sporen 2022
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| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Aging | on the fine lees for 6 months plus another 6 in vats before bottling. |
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 Ā°C.
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
Fish
Shellfish
Cheese
Matured cheese
Poultry
White fish
Spicy food
Producer
Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr
From this winery
The name Dopff has long been associated with the town of Riquewihr, which is classed one of the most beautiful villages of France. During the Second World War, RenƩ Dopff decided to leave home to join the Alsace-Lorraine brigade of the Free French Forces, where he became friends with AndrƩ Malraux, who was later to become France Minister of Culture under President Charles de Gaulle.
At the end of the war, two of the biggest names in viticulture in Riquewihr, RenƩ Dopff and the widow Irion, joined forces to found Dopff & Irion. One of their first decisions was to acquire Riquewihr's historic chateau. RenƩ Dopff was an emblematic and prestigious wine producer who, for several decades, had a huge influence on the vineyards of Alsace by putting the emphasis on quality (by reducing yields, for example) and modernising the labels. He was, above all, the first to associate a particular grape variety with a terroir and with specific soils Read more
At the end of the war, two of the biggest names in viticulture in Riquewihr, RenƩ Dopff and the widow Irion, joined forces to found Dopff & Irion. One of their first decisions was to acquire Riquewihr's historic chateau. RenƩ Dopff was an emblematic and prestigious wine producer who, for several decades, had a huge influence on the vineyards of Alsace by putting the emphasis on quality (by reducing yields, for example) and modernising the labels. He was, above all, the first to associate a particular grape variety with a terroir and with specific soils Read more
| Name | Dopff & Irion Chateau de Riquewihr Gewurztraminer d'Alsace Grand Cru Sporen 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still aromatic |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr |
| Soil composition | This rich and deep terroir retains the heat of the sun in this natural basin and produces powerful and mineral wines. |
| Harvest | Manual harvest. |
| Wine making | Direct pneumatic pressing at low pressure (presses with vertical outlets that guarantee high quality juice), vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. |
| Aging | on the fine lees for 6 months plus another 6 in vats before bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |