Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr
Gewurztraminer D'Alsace Grand Cru Sporen 2022
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Traminer Aromatico |
| Aging | Matured on fine lees for 6 months plus a further 6 in vats before bottling. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Product name | Gewurztraminer D'Alsace Grand Cru Sporen 2022 |
| Color | Brilliant gold. |
| Perfume | Fruity candied coconut-apricot-mirabel nose, honeyed, floral of lilac and jasmine. |
| Taste | Nice attack, nice freshness, a nice caramel fruitiness sustained through to the finish. |
| Pairings | Ideal for the whole meal, fish dishes, white meats, spicy dishes, cheeses. |
| Region | Alsace |
| Country | France |
Description
Aromatic still white wine from Alsace, 13.5% ABV, produced by Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr. 100% Gewürztraminer Aromatico, 0.75 L bottle, 2022 vintage. A wine that embodies the history and tradition of a winery founded in 1549, with meticulous vinification that enhances its unique characteristics. Candied fruity aromas of coconut, apricot, and mirabel cherry, honeyed, floral notes of lilac and jasmine. Bright gold color. A beautiful attack, lovely freshness, and a lovely caramelized fruitiness that lingers until the finish.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C.
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
At the end of the war, two of the biggest names in viticulture in Riquewihr, René Dopff and the widow Irion, joined forces to found Dopff & Irion. One of their first decisions was to acquire Riquewihr's historic chateau. René 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, deep terroir retains the warmth of the sun in this natural basin and produces powerful, mineral wines. |
| Harvest | Manual harvest. |
| Wine making | Direct low-pressure pneumatic pressing (presses with vertical unloading to ensure high juice quality), vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | Matured on fine lees for 6 months plus a further 6 in vats before bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |