Ophrys

2022 Alsace Red Blend

Domaine Valentin Zusslin Ophrys is a charming red blend from the picturesque Alsace region, showcasing a vibrant red color that invites exploration. This delightful wine embodies a medium-bodied structure, with a balanced acidity that brings forth a refreshing quality, making it both food-friendly and versatile. The blend offers a moderate fruit intensity, revealing notes of red berries and subtle spice that dance on the palate, creating a harmonious experience. Its tannins are soft and approachable, ensuring a smooth finish that invites another sip. The wine is crafted in a dry style, allowing the fruit's natural character to shine through while maintaining an elegant sophistication that is characteristic of Alsace wines. Overall, this vintage captures the essence of its terroir, offering a delightful expression for both casual enjoyment and special occasions.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

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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