Pierre Sparr
Pinot Gris Grande Réserve
Pierre Sparr’s rich Pinot Gris is grown from 31-year-old vines rooted in granitic, chalky-clay soil. After gentle-pressing, the must is fermented at low temperature in stainless-steel tanks and malolactic conversion is avoided. This vinification preserves alluring aromas of juicy apricots and peaches with mineral undertones. On the palate it has elegance, freshness and sweetness in a sleek body finished with a touch of smoke and spice.
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
- Pinot Gris
- Aging
- The juices are cold-settled and fermented in stainless steel vats at 18°C to 20°C. Fermentation lasts about one month. Then the wines are stabilized and kept in vats until bottling. During this time, the wine is regularly checked both analytically and by taste.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Nice gold color. Expressive, elegant and complex nose of white flower, bush peach and grilled bread notes. The wine is well-structured, full-bodied, warm, powerful and generous. This Pinot Gris is slightly softened by a hint of sugar which gives an unctuous and fleshy side even if it stays medium-dry. With its excellent length, this wine will be appreciated by all wine lovers.
