Cave de Turckheim Tradition Pinot Gris 2022, Alsace
Cave de Turckheim Tradition Pinot Gris 2022, Alsace
RRP:
£15.75
per bottle
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A lovely, light expression of a classic Alsatian varietal.
Turckheim's Tradition range are benchmarks for the classic Alsace varieties. The Pinot Gris has lovely ripe pear and a touch of warm ginger spice on the nose and a medium bodied, just off-dry palate with a typically Turckheim finish - fresh and well-balanced.
Produced traditionally by head winemaker Michel Lihrmann. Grapes are selected from vineyards with diverse soils - limestone, granite, gravel, marl and sandstone - which impart different characters and styles to the overall blend, and harvested by hand and machine, depending on site. Pneumatic pressing, temperature controlled fermentation, no fining and light filtration before bottling - all to preserve the fruit and aromatics.
Pair this with meaty white fish such as monkfish, salmon or smoked trout. Or try it with spicy Thai food.
Quick Info
Bottle Size:
75cl
ABV:
13%
Designation:
AOC Alsace
BIN:BTL-0509
Vegan:Yes
Vegetarian:Yes
Style:White Wine
Style:Fragrant & Expressive Whites
More Information
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
In Alsace it is known as Pinot Gris, in Italy it is Pinot Grigio.
It is one of the darkest-skinned grapes producing white wine and grapes can vary from grey-blue to brownish pink. This can produce wines with an incredibly deep colour. In Italy it makes simple table wines, whereas in Alsace it is one of the four noble varieites and is often used to make spiced and perfumed styles.
Alsace has a history that dates back over a thousand years. The Romans first introduced grape growing to the region, and by the Middle Ages, Alsace was known for its high-quality wines.
Today, Alsace is one of the most prestigious wine regions in France and is known for producing some of the finest white wines in the world.
Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim lies at the mouth of the Munster Valley. Working closely with 180 partners, its vineyards span the full breadth of Alsatian terroir and grape varieties. Cave de Turckheim only produces wine from the grapes of its member growers, it is a récoltant not a négociant.
Top class Alsace Pinot Gris.Slightly sweet but great balance and still light and refreshing.Much better than the wagons of simple Pinot Grigio on supermarket shelves.Not cheap,but worth the extra money for this level of quality.
