Alsace: The territory, the winemakers, the wines | Jean Marc Gatteron

Crystal-clear white wines (but not only) and an extraordinary expressive complexity of the terroir: this is Alsace, one of the most underrated wine regions.

The French Rhine region is experiencing a new youth thanks to a growing group of passionate and competent winemakers who are able to fully exploit its potential. Noble grape varieties, diverse geology, exceptional climate: on these foundations, the Alsatians craft bottles with a strong character and surprising stylistic variety. It is here, between Strasbourg, Colmar, and Thann, that some of the most captivating and seductive nectars in the world of wine take shape. Long penalized by its border position, Alsace is once again excelling in terms of quality. A territory not to be missed.

Summary

• Alsace
• The terroir
• The grape varieties
• The designations (Alsace / Vin d’Alsace, Alsace Grand cru, Vendanges tardives, Sélection de grains nobles, Crémant d’Alsace, The Grand crus)
• Recommended domains
• Useful addresses
• Appendices and index

Technical details

• Pocket size (11.5 x 16.5 cm) – cover in Fedrigoni Tintoretto snow paper 300 g/sqm
• ISBN: 978-88-98753-30-7
• 208 pages illustrated with photographs, geographical maps, and color infographics
• 31 reviewed companies
• All the Grand crus, all the grape varieties
• Weight 250 grams
• First edition: Possibilia Editore June 2019