Zinnkoepfle

2011 Alsace Gewurztraminer

Domaine Leon Boesch Zinnkoepfle is a captivating Gewurztraminer from the esteemed Alsace region, showcasing the remarkable characteristics of its terroir. This white wine presents a full-bodied experience, delivering a stunning balance of vibrant acidity and pronounced fruit intensity. Its inviting profile features delightful notes of lychee, rose petals, and spices that create a wonderfully aromatic bouquet. The well-structured mouthfeel is enhanced by a subtle sweetness, making it both refreshing and food-friendly. The Zinnkoepfle is undeniably dry, allowing the complex flavors to shine without being overshadowed. This vintage stands out as a true representation of Alsace's winemaking heritage, offering a wine that is both sophisticated and approachable, perfect for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Lychee

Spices

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:

Peking Duck, Duck Confit, Pork Tenderloin

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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