2011 Louis Irion, Gewürztraminer, Dopff & Irion, Alsace , France, Gewürtztraminer Alsace

The Alsace wine region is located in the northeast of France. Dopff & Irion is one of the oldest and most famous wine producers in the region. Dopff & Irion is located in the medieval town of Riquewihr. The vineyard covers about 27 hectares and vineyards are south facing. The soil of Alsace is rich and varied. Soil types you encounter include slate, sandstone, volcanic rock , granite, but the most common types of soils are surely limestone and calcareous sandstone. Each soil type is suitable for other types of grapes, which is why this area can produce many kinds of wines.

The Gewürztraminer grape is the symbol of Alsace wine. It cannot be confused with any other variety with its small red berries that form little clusters. ‘Gewürz’ means ‘spicy’ in German. It is very aromatic with yellow fruits, exotic fruit, candied fruit, honey, pastries, spices and flowers and offers a remarkable nose of lychee and rose.