There are blends allowed in alsace aoc but they must be labeled edelzwicker, gentil or a named wine. This is way different than us requirements that only require a mere 75% unless youre in oregon. I f you dont know the wines of alsace, i suggest that you check them out, especially now that it is the height of summer alsace specializes in riesling, pinot gris, gewurztraminer and pinot noir, its lone red wine. The wines of alsace faber books on wine by stevenson, tom. He sets the scene by succinctly summarising the regions rich and colourful history. There is also a wideopen range of sparkling wines made in the same traditional method as champagne known as cremant d alsace. In the evening, sit and relax in the charming hotels along the route. The financial timess wine critic and daily writer on, jancis robinson, picks the best books on wine. The alsace wine region is one of frances most unique wine regions, famous for its riesling and pinot gris wines. Books the wines of alsace faber books on wine full download.
In his own inimitable style, tom stevenson has not only profiled 300 producers and every style of alsace wine, but has also analysed all 118 wine villages, 51 grands crus, 84 lieuxdits, 28 clos and 4 wineproducing chateaux. Alsace wine tour the wine travel specialist bkwine. Alsace is a complete mosaic of terroirs, each yielding their own expression of noble grapes such as pinot blanc, riesling, pinot gris and gewurztraminer. In the medieval alsatian villages with their narrow, cobblestone alleys you will meet dedicated producers on terroirs tended by their forefathers since generations. Discussion in uk wine forum started by colin bradley, nov 1, 2018. On the borders of the latin and germanic civilizations, alsace offers astonishing cultural wealth. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. Paperback the item is fairly worn but still readable. Alsace produces some of the worlds most noted dry rieslings and is the only region in france to produce mostly varietal wines identified by the names of the grapes used wine from burgundy is also mainly varietal, but not normally identified as such, typically from grapes also. The alsace aoc requires that no less than 100% of the grape variety labeled be used. Travel through time at the castle of hautkoenigsbourg. Books the wines of alsace faber books on wine full.
On this private fullday tour from strasbourg, explore the alsace wine route at your own pace. It is easy to fall in love with this wine region where the picturesque village lie. Visit alsace official website for tourism in alsace. Alsace marks the end of the grape harvest with a host of festivals in october, making it the perfect time to visit the vineyards and villages along frances famous wine route, says john brunton. The pour silvaner, a lovely yet unloved spring wine, needs friends. Top 10 guide to the alsace wine route travel the guardian. Wines of alsace classic wine library download online. The wines of alsace faber books on wine by stevenson, tom and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This year produced some of the most consistently healthy grapes ever in alsace, translating into exemplary varietal character throughout the region. Top pairings for dry and offdry alsace whites matching. The best wines of alsace can be described as aromatic and honeyed, even when completely dry.
The towns architecture is so rich now thanks to its wealth from wine production during its heyday in the 15th to 17th centuries. The best books on wine five books expert recommendations. Pamper yourself in one of alsace s 7 outstanding spas. Reading about wine may not be quite as fun as drinking it, but can help open up a world of history, geography, science and culture. Its white wines are delicious accompanied with one of the countless local specialties. The wines of alsace faber books on wine paperback january, 1993 by tom stevenson author. Despite being daunted by the thought of writing a revision, pressure from alsace aficionados has recently.
The regions noble varieties, the only ones permitted within alsace s 51 grands crus vineyards, are riesling, gewurztraminer, muscat, and pinot gris. From the author of the good wine guide, this book not only provides profiles of 300 producers and every style of alsace wine, it also analyzes all 118 wine villages, 51 grand crus. Riquewihr is a fabulous array of stone houses, towers, cobblestones, shops, tasting rooms, and the largest halftimbered houses i saw anywhere in alsace. A region proud of its identity, alsace is a great wine making region. In the meantime, however, i shall be casting my tasting net far and wide, reporting back to wine pages readers on the ups and downs along the way. Identified over the centuries by generations of winemakers, the most beautiful alsace terroirs produce authentic and highquality wines. I know, ones not meant to describe anything thats valued as cheap. This 600 page book profiles 300 producers, 118 wine villages, 51 grands crus, 84 lieuxdits, 28 clos and 4 wineproducing chateaux of alsace. Alsace is one of the great, underappreciated treasures of the wine world. For much of its history, alsace was elsass and part of germany. Colmar is the principal centre of the wine growing region, whose vineyards extend in a narrow strip along the lower slopes of the vosges west of the city. The wines of alsace faber books on wine by tom stevenson.
Alsace offers charming wines of great quality and unmatched diversity. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The digital version above is for personal use only. Once it was widely planted in germany and alsace and easy to find, but bad practices made for bad wine. Yes, you heard right, alsace, a regions whose wines are not exactly at the peak of wine fashion these days, and thats a shame because curious and discerning wine drinkers are missing out on a good thing. The wines of alsace faber books on wine by tom stevenson jan 1, 1994. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or. This pretty enclave of fairytale villages in the lee of the forested vosges mountains offers a wide range of varietally labelled wines, of which the aromatic whites are still, despite global warming, much more successful than the light reds.