PIERRE SPARR PINOT BLANC 2021
Pale yellow in color, this wine is clear and brilliant. The nose is fresh and delicate with aromas of white peaches and wildflowers. On the palate, fruit flavors abound, giving freshness, while the structure provides length. Read more..
Product description
Introduction
The Alsace region of France is known throughout the world for its lovely, dry white wines. Vineyards were first planted in this narrow valley during the height of the Roman Empire. Maison Pierre Sparr was established by the Sparr family in 1680 in the desirable Haut Rhin. Today quality remains Pierre Sparr’s primary focus and the winery consistently exceeds AOC guidelines.
Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: Alsace Controlée
- Location: From Thann in the Haut Rhin to Kintzheim in the Bas Rhin (80.5 kilometers, or 50 miles, north to south)
- Viticulture: No irrigation; trellised vines; hand harvesting; sustainably farmed; no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
- Size: 5 hectares (12.4 acres)
- Vine Age: 30 years
- Soil: Granite, limestone, gneiss, chalky-clay
Vintage Report
- Harvest Date(s): Early to mid-September
- Yields: 70 hectoliters per hectare (5.2 tons per acre)
Vinification
Gentle whole cluster pressing, no skin contact, temperature controlled, no malolactic.
- Aging: Stainless-steel tanks
Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Blanc
- Alcohol: 13%
- TA: 4.7 g/L
- RS: 7.7 g/L
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PIERRE SPARR PINOT BLANC 2021
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Pale yellow in color, this wine is clear and brilliant. The nose is fresh and delicate with aromas ..