Rolly Gassmann
Alsace Pinot Gris 2017
| Denomination | AOC Alsace |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | Once fermentation is complete, usually after a couple of months, the wine is left to rest and then bottled within 11 months of the harvest. The bottles are then left to rest for a couple of years before being released for sale. |
- Grape variety: 100% Pinot Gris, Alsace AOC; still white wine.
- Aromatic profile: notes of white flowers, apricot, peach, spices, citrus and minerals.
- On the palate: opulent and fresh structure, elegant and balanced; golden yellow colour.
- Vinification: hand-picked, gentle pressing, separate fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
- Serving: decant for 1 hour; temperature 12-14 °C. Ideal with spicy dishes, pork, fish and cheese.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Rolly Gassmann Alsace Pinot Gris is a still white wine produced in Alsace. Made from Pinot Gris grapes, it displays a bright golden yellow hue. The bouquet offers hints of white flowers, followed by notes of apricot, peach and spices. On the palate, it reveals an opulent and fresh structure, standing out for its balance and citrus and mineral notes. It is ideal after a brief decanting to accompany spicy dishes, roast pork, fish and cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Pinot Gris originates from the renowned vineyards of Rorschwihr, a territory naturally protected by the Vosges mountain range. This area enjoys a particularly dry climate, characterised by summers warmer than the national average, creating the ideal environment for optimal ripening of the grapes. The vine roots delve into a complex soil, where limestone, marl, clay, sand and granite alternate, giving the wine a distinct and unmistakable mineral character. Rolly Gassmann cultivates these lands following organic and sustainable practices, in full respect of the surrounding ecosystem and the vocation of the territory.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest of the grapes at perfect physiological ripeness. In the cellar, the grapes are gently pressed to preserve their natural aromatic qualities. Fermentation takes place in separate barrels for each individual vineyard, utilising the action of indigenous yeasts to maintain a defined organoleptic profile that is true to the characteristics of the vineyard. Once the fermentation process is complete, the wine rests for eleven months. The wine then undergoes a further prolonged maturation of about two years, which enhances its elegant and balanced character.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Rorschwihr by the historic Rolly Gassmann estate, active since 1611, this fine AOC Alsace fully expresses the vocation of the region. Thanks to the natural protection offered by the Vosges mountains, the wine is created following strict organic methods. The grapes, hand-picked, ferment in separate vats using indigenous yeasts, thus enhancing the uniqueness of each individual vineyard. After suitable ageing in the bottle, the wine offers an opulent and fresh profile that transforms skilful dedication into a refined sensory experience.
Awards
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2017
90/100
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Tasting notes
Perlage
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Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1611
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 50
The winery is now run by Marie-Thérèse, Louis and their son Pierre Gassmann. The production is about 300,000 bottles per year, only 20% of which are destined for export outside France. The wines are powerful, precise, played on the difficult ridge of a vibrant acidity and balanced sweetness: Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer by Rolly-Gassmann give pure enjoyment especially to those who have the patience to wait for the legendary ability to evolve in the bottle. Read more
| Name | Rolly Gassmann Alsace Pinot Gris 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Rolly Gassmann |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Rorschwihr by the historic Rolly Gassmann estate, active since 1611, this fine AOC Alsace fully expresses the vocation of the region. Thanks to the natural protection offered by the Vosges mountains, the wine is created following strict organic methods. The grapes, hand-picked, ferment in separate vats using indigenous yeasts, thus enhancing the uniqueness of each individual vineyard. After suitable ageing in the bottle, the wine offers an opulent and fresh profile that transforms skilful dedication into a refined sensory experience. |
| Origin | Rorschwihr, Alsace, France |
| Climate | Protected by the Vosges; among the driest regions in France, with summers warmer than the national average |
| Soil composition | Limestone, marl and clay |
| Fermentation | Usually after a couple of months |
| Production technique | Uve raccolte a mano, pressate delicatamente e fermentate in singole vasche con piccole aggiunte di lieviti indigeni; ogni vigneto vinificato separatamente |
| Wine making | The grapes are brought to the winery, gently pressed and fermented in individual tanks with small additions of indigenous yeasts; each vineyard is vinified separately. After fermentation, the wine rests and is bottled within 11 months of the harvest; the bottles then rest for a couple of years before being released to the market. |
| Aging | Once fermentation is complete, usually after a couple of months, the wine is left to rest and then bottled within 11 months of the harvest. The bottles are then left to rest for a couple of years before being released for sale. |
| Year production | 300000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |