Pierre Sparr - Riesling Grande Réserve 2020

The Alsace region of France is known throughout the world for its lovely, dry white wines. Vineyards were first planted in this narrow  valley during the height of the Roman Empire. In the heart of Alsace’s finest district, the Haut-Rhin, Maison Pierre Sparr Successeurs follows a tradition of winemaking that began during the reign of King Louis XIV. Since the winery’s founding in 1680, the Sparr family passed along its passion for Alsatian vineyards and winemaking from one generation to the next. Today that drive for perfection continues in the winery’s attention to each vine-growing and winemaking detail, and its uncompromising quest for excellence in every bottle bearing the Pierre Sparr name.

Today Maison Pierre Sparr owns 15 hectares (37 acres) of vineyards in the heart of Alsace; and  it sources fruit from another 150 hectares (370 acres) of vineyards owned by growers who  share their philosophy and with whom they have long-term contracts.

There are seven major grape varieties produced in Alsace: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Sylvaner. Maison Pierre Sparr has planted vineyards with each of the major varieties, plus Pinot Auxerrois, which is blended with Pinot Blanc in their Crémant d’Alsace Brut Réserve.

Gentle whole cluster pressing, no skin contact, temperature controlled, no malolacti. Certified organic. This pale yellow Riesling is bright and expressive with floral and fruity notes of orange blossom and honey. On the palate, well-balanced and fresh with a long finish that reflects the beautiful terroir.

Producer: Pierre Sparr 

Country: France

Region: Alsace

Varietal: Riesling

Appellation: Alsace

Vintage: 2020

Size: 750ml