Andante Gewurztraminer/Muscat Cave de Ribeauville Collection 2009 75 cl

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£63.94

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  • Colour

    White

  • Vintage

    2009

  • Producer

    Cave Ribeauville

  • Country

    FRANCE

  • Region

    ALSACE

  • Sub Region

    KIRCHBERG-DE-RIBEAUVILLE

  • Alcohol

    13%

  • Product code

    2RIB12B2009

  • Availability

    2 cases

  • Grape Variety

    80% Gewurztraminer, 20% Muscat


Tasting Notes

A blend of Gewurztraminer and Muscat that jumps out of the glass with fresh mango and rosewater aromas and a hint of spice. The palate is ripe and fresh, with a hint of sweetness to the slightly tropical, grapey fruit. Lemony fresh acidity balances the finish.

Vinification Details.

4 hours cold prefermentation maceration forllowed by whole bunche press. The wine is then fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at a maximum of 22C.

Producer Information

"Quality above quantity, collective interest above individual interest, long-term above short-term." This is the motto of Cave de Ribeauville, the oldest wine co-operative in France, founded in 1895. Their impressive roster of aromatic whites convinced us that they were the ideal Alsatian partner for us. They have made massive investment in the winery including provision for vinification of small lots and 'terroir selections'. All the fruit is meticulously hand picked to produce a superb range of wines at all prices.


Regional info.

Founded in 1895, Cave de Ribeauville is the oldest grouping of wine producers in France. Currently farming 650 hectares of vines including 10 grands crus, Ribeauville is still faithful to its tradition of hand-harvesting. The winery is now equipped with a highly modern pressing and wine-making area, and has developed quickly on the international level with 60% of their 2.5 million bottles being exported. Ribeauville has also gained distinction by its patronage of the arts and its support to charitable organisations.

The grapes for thie blend are grown in 20 year old vineyards on clay and limestone slopes. They are harvested entirely by hand on the famous Ribeauville fault line that offers incredible diversity of terroirs.

More information

ageing potential

Up to 5 years

makers name

Evelyne Dondelinger

total acidity

4.5g/l

classification apellation

AC Alsace

organic

No

vegans

No

climate

continental

residual sugar

11.5g/l

vegetarians

No

food match

Five-spiced baked cod

soil

Limestone and clay

wine ph

3.55



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