Pierre Sparr
Gewurztraminer Grande Réserve
100% Gewurztraminer from Thann in the Haut-Rhin to Kintzheim in the Bas-Rhin (80.5 kilometers, or 50 miles, north to south); mostly flat vineyards. No irrigation; trellised vines; hand-harvesting.
Maison Pierre Sparr owns 15 hectares (37 acres) of vineyards in the heart of the Haut-Rhin and sources fruit from 150 hectares (370 acres) of vineyards owned by established growers who adhere to the Sparr winery’s high standards of viticulture. Care of the vineyards is of paramount importance. Their philosophy is that “the quality of a fine wine already exists in the grape.” In other words, the quality of a wine is determined by its vineyard origin.
- Region
- Alsace
- Appellation
- Alsace
- Sub-Appellation
- Alsace AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Gewurztraminer
- Aging
- 6 months in stainless steel.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Featuring golden color, this wine offers an inviting aromatic palette of baking spices, flowers and tropical fruit. The flavors of this wine mirror the aromas. This Gewurztraminer is a full-bodied wine with rich, mouth-filling character that maintains its freshness and encourages another sip.
Wine Enthusiast
92 Points
2020
“Very ripe pineapple and lychee aromas bound out of the glass, backed by just a hint of wood smoke. More pineapple comes through on an off-dry, medium-bodied palate, as well as some deeper honeyed notes. But vibrant acidity keeps this wine feeling light and playful. Lychee, rose and an unexpectedly refreshing hint of dill pickle last long into the finish.”
— Layla Schlack, 2022
