Alsace’s viticulture is highly influenced by the Vosges mountain range (west) and the Rhine river (east). Approximately 40,000 hectares of vines lay scattered across the region, which is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) long. TerroirĪlsace is located in northeastern France and is bordered by Germany and Switzerland. This greatly helped to shape the diverse tasting profile of Alsatian wines that we know and love today. In 1983, the Vendange Tardive (VT) and Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN) designations were created, which led to the production of more late harvest and sweeter style wines. Once WWII ended, Alsatian wines found their footing apart from German wines.Īlsatian wines continued to predominantly be vinified dry, and Alsace began placing a higher emphasis on quality over quantity. Prior to World War II, Alsatian wines were frequently sold and traded with German wines, as the Rhine River was the primary means of transportation. However, this has allowed both cultures to heavily influence the region’s food, language, and of course, viticulture/winemaking styles. Alsace has a bit of a tumultuous history, as it was frequently passed back and forth between France and Germany for an extensive period of time prior to World War II.
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