This Pinot Blanc makes friends with everyone. Always in the right place and always a delightful companion at the table!

The Pinot Blanc, also known as Weißburgunder or Weißer Burgunder just across the border in Germany, does not quite enjoy the reputation of the rich Pinot Gris, which is highly appreciated there in Alsace, but this Wolfberger Pinot Blanc Signature is perfectly at home as a nice aperitif wine or with trout in white wine sauce, sushi and of course Elzasser tarte flambée.

The Wolfberger Pinot Blanc Alsace Signature is certainly the fresher type and its price of around €8 is in any case a bargain for a good Alsatian. Here too we have a typical Alsatian style, the wine is just below the semi-dry range. You can also call it chic “off-dry”. The wine is clear, light yellow with hints of green. Aromatically, the Wolfberger Pinot Blanc Alsace Signature is reminiscent of green hazelnuts, honeydew melon and a light floral note. The softness in the mouth ends in a long aftertaste. On the palate, the Wolfberger Pinot Blanc Signature is immediately fresh with medium acidity, making it a pleasant wine for any occasion.

Alsace, northern and yet so many hours of sunshine…

Alsace forms a long, narrow strip of 125 kilometers and lies in the far northeast of France, behind the Vosges Mountains, towards the Rhine Valley. The region begins at Marlenheim (level with Strasbourg) and ends at Thann (near Mulhouse). The northern part of Alsace, called Bas-Rhin, produces decent wines, while the southern part of Alsace, called Haut-Rhin, generally yields the finest wines.

German influences

Striking features of the region are the many German influences, such as Fachbau (half-timbered houses), German-sounding village and family names, and the fact that people say “morgen” instead of “bonjour.” This can be explained by the area’s violent history, during which it frequently changed nationality. It was not until after the Second World War that Alsace definitively became French territory. As a result, both countries have played a major role in shaping the culture, language, cuisine, and wine.

The ideal location

The majority of Alsatian vineyards are located on the foothills on the eastern side of the Vosges. The Vosges act as a barrier to westerly winds that can bring rain and cold. As a result, the western side of the Vosges mountains catches the majority of the precipitation, while there is significantly less rainfall on the eastern side. In addition, Alsace has a remarkably high number of sunshine hours, namely 1,500 to 1,800 hours per year.

White grape varieties

The total vineyard area of ​​Alsace currently amounts to approximately 15,600 hectares, accounting for an annual production of 1.15 million hectoliters. Of the total wine production, 90% is white. The climatic conditions make the region ideally suited for white grape varieties. In Alsace, the seven most important grape varieties together make up about 97% of the vineyard area. These are the grape varieties Riesling, Sylvaner, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Muscat, and Pinot Noir.