What is the Route des Vins and why is this important to the region of Alsace?
The Route des Vin d’Alsace is a 90-mile-long road that winds north-south through 30,000 acres of terraced vineyards that produce the famous Alsatian wines. It begins in the small town of Thann and winds through over 60 wineproducing towns to Marlenheim west of Strasbourg.
Is Alsace a wine region?
Alsace is the only French wine region to grow significant quantities of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Both of these grape varieties are more commonly associated with German wines, and serve as a reminder of Alsace’s history.
Where is the Alsace region in France?
Alsace is the Germanic region of France. It is a region lying on the west bank of the river Rhine, between the Rhine and the Vosges mountains. To the north and east it shares a border with Germany; to the south with German-speaking Switzerland, and to the west with Lorraine and Franche Comté.
Where is Alsace France located?
Alsace is a region in north-eastern France that borders Switzerland and Germany. In fact, it is so close to Germany that you can travel by tram from the regional capital Strasbourg, to Kehl, the nearest German city, in just 15 minutes. Although Alsace is part of France, its borders have not always been clear.
What makes Alsace wines so unique from all other AOC regions in France?
Because of its Germanic influence, it is the only Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée region in France to produce mostly varietal wines, typically from similar grape varieties to those used in German wine.
What is Tesco wine Route?
A refreshing white wine with a crisp dry character and flavours of zesty lemon and passion fruit. To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within one year of purchase.
Is Alsace an appellation?
Crémant d’Alsace is an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée for sparkling wines. It was granted AOC status on August 24, 1976. Rosé Crémant d’Alsace is made exclusively from Pinot noir grapes.
How long is the wine route in Alsace?
The legendary 170-km-long Alsace Wine Route passes through a string of picturesque villages, well-known wine-producing towns and exceptional landscapes. Why visit the Alsace Wine Route?
Where are the vineyards in the Alsace region?
Alsace wine region boasts beautiful hilly vineyards stretching along the Rhine river in the north-east of France. 51 vineyards, each with their own designated Grand Cru appellation, are dispersed in two sub-regions, The Bas-Rhin and the Haut-Rhin.
Which is the best wine route in France?
The Alsace Wine Route, in Eastern France, is one of the most famous wine routes in France. This Alsace wine trail between Colmar and Strasbourg invites visitors to discover beautiful landscapes and Alsace villages while tasting some of the region’s best wines.
Are there any fairytale towns on the Alsace wine route?
There are more fairytale towns on the Alsace wine route that we did not visit. We simply ran out of time. Others to consider visiting are Hunawihr, Barr, and Turckheim. We visited the Alsace wine region in early August, during an unusual heat wave in Europe. Daytime temperatures reached 35°C (95°F), which is much warmer than normal.