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Clos Zisser

Clos Zisser

2009 Alsace Gewürztraminer

The Klipfel Clos Zisser Gewürztraminer 2009 from Alsace is a delightful expression of this aromatic varietal, showcasing its signature character in every sip. This white wine offers a medium body that balances richness with elegance, making it incredibly enjoyable. The acidity is bright and refreshing, providing a lovely counterpoint to the wine's fruit intensity, which presents itself as prominent and lively, featuring notes of lychee, rose petal, and spice. With a delightful hint of sweetness, this Gewürztraminer is off-dry, making it a versatile choice for pairings with a variety of cuisines. Overall, the Klipfel Clos Zisser is a fantastic example of Alsace's unique terroir and the delightful qualities that Gewürztraminer can offer.

Tasting notes:

Lychee

Lychee

Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Low

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Grilled Peaches, Seafood Salad, Asian Chicken Salad

Region:

Alsace

Lying on the border of France and Germany between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is unique among French wine regions. Ninety percent of all its wines are white, and they are labeled by variety rather than appellation. The region's production is evenly split between aromatic dry Riesling full of citrus and peach notes, spicy Gewürztraminer with characteristic rose and lychee flavors, full-bodied Pinot Gris with a hint of honey and intense Muscat that tastes of orange blossom. Most of these are labeled AOC Alsace, but there is also a small amount of Grand Cru wine from 51 specially designated vineyards. In this region, you will also find Crémant de Alsace, a wallet-friendly sparkling wine usually made from Pinot Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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