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How to identify Riesling from Alsace in a blind wine tasting?
About Riesling from Alsace Alsace on the eastern border of France boost a total of ~15600 hectares of which approximately 1/5 is dedicated to Riesling (21% by 2019) – (Harding et al., 2023). This aromatic variety finds ideal growing condition on various soils and exposures. Hugel‘s Schoelhammer, Trimbach‘s Clos Saint Hune and Zind Humbrecht‘s Clos…
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How to identify Gewurztraminer from Alsace in a blind wine tasting?
About Gewurztraminer from Alsace Gewurztraminer is the aromatic mutation of Savagnin Rose and maybe the best known with the Savagnin family tree. First mentioned in the village of Oppenheim, which is now within the Rheingau region in Germany. A variety that is particularly prone to virus diseases, hence there are 8 specifically bred virus-free version…
