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AOC Alsace Sylvaner
On the banks of the Rhine, the winegrowers of the Alsace region delight us with their best vintages. In this region, we find in particular the AOC Alsace Sylvaner. Sylvaner is a rather late white grape variety, which produces relatively light, lively and fruity wines. It is native to Austria and has been planted in Alsace since the 18th century. Present in France only in Alsace, it represents approximately 12% of this 15,000 hectare vineyard.The wines of the AOC Alsace represent 70% of the regional production and are 90% white wines.
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AOC Alsace Sylvaner: everything you need to know about the wines of this appellation
History of the AOC Alsace Sylvaner appellation
The AOC Sylvaner is an appellation highly appreciated for its subtlety, freshness and its ability to reveal the Alsatian terroir. Originally from Austria, the Sylvaner grape variety appeared in Alsace in the 18th century and quickly became an essential white grape variety in the region. The AOC Alsace Sylvaner is today appreciated for its fresh and light white wines, offering a fruity aromatic palette and a pleasant liveliness.
Climate and terroir of the AOC Alsace Sylvaner appellation
● Climate: Alsace benefits from a semi-continental climate, offering hot and dry summers, and low rainfall conducive to optimal ripening of the grapes.
● Soils: With a remarkable geological diversity (granite, limestone, gneiss, etc.), the soils of Alsace give white wines made from Sylvaner a remarkable finesse and aromatic diversity.
Sylvaner: emblematic grape variety of the AOC Alsace Sylvaner
Sylvaner is a very popular white grape variety in central Europe and Germany. Introduced in Alsace in the 18th century, Sylvaner is a rather late grape variety that offers high yields even in northern areas. Although it was long planted on the plains, producing thirst-quenching white wines, when planted on hillsides and on the best terroirs of Alsace it produces more intense wines.
Style of AOC Alsace Sylvaner wine
Appearance: Light color, often pale yellow with green highlights.
Nose: The bouquet presents aromas of white flowers, green apple, lemon, with sometimes vegetal notes.
Palate: The wines are lively, light, with a nice acidity and a clean, thirst-quenching and mineral finish.
Serving temperature: 8°-10°
Aging potential: 1 to 3 years. The majority of AOC Alsace Sylvaner wines are appreciated in their youth for their freshness, although they can gain in complexity with a few years in the cellar depending on the estate and the vintage.
The best food and wine pairings with an AOC Alsace Sylvaner white wine
Here are some tips and recipe ideas to accompany a bottle of dry white wine from an AOC Alsace Sylvaner estate or château:
● Oysters and other shellfish
● Asparagus
● Seafood sauerkraut
● Onion tart
● Frog legs with parsley