Wines Alsace Wolfberger - Pinot Gris - 2023

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The Wolfberger Pinot Gris 2023 is a dry white wine hailing from the renowned Alsace region in north-eastern France. Made exclusively from Pinot Gris grapes, this cuvée showcases the varietal’s distinctive personality: a brilliant golden hue, a nose that harmoniously combines notes of ripe pear, yellow stone fruits, gentle hints of honey, and subtle smokiness. The 2023 vintage benefits from the year’s moderate climate, resulting in a balanced expression, with its natural richness tempered by fresh acidity. The wine is vinified in the traditional Alsatian style—fermented and matured mainly in stainless steel to preserve the natural aromatics and crisp texture. As a result, the palate is both generous and lively, offering an unctuous mouthfeel while retaining a vibrant backbone.

Alsace itself is nestled at the base of the Vosges Mountains and bordered by the Rhine river. This unique geography shelters the region from excessive rainfall, creating one of France’s driest and sunniest climates, ideal for slow, even grape ripening. The soils are incredibly diverse, ranging from granite and schist to limestone and marl, giving Alsatian wines complexity and typicity. With its long-standing tradition of winemaking, Alsace is especially celebrated for its aromatic white varieties, of which Pinot Gris is a star, offering more body and versatility than many of its local counterparts.

For food pairings, this Pinot Gris shines alongside a variety of dishes. Its gentle richness and spicy undertones make it the ideal companion for roasted poultry, veal in creamy sauce, and mushroom risottos. Regional Alsatian fare such as tarte flambée (flammekueche) or baeckeoffe will beautifully enhance its textured profile. Additionally, the slight smokiness and fruit lend themselves well to mild cheeses like Munster or soft goat’s cheese, as well as subtly spiced Asian cuisine.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine chilled but not too cold, ideally between 8-10°C. Allow it a few moments in the glass to open up and reveal the full spectrum of its aromas and flavours. This Pinot Gris will offer immediate pleasure but could also reward short-term cellaring to develop further complexity.