Furstentum Pinot Gris (SGN)

Type du vin : Blanc Liquoreux
Cépage : 100% Pinot Gris
Alcool : 14
Température : 10-12 °C
Conservation : 20 years
Terroir:
The Furstentum Grand Cru lies at 400m altitude, facing due south.
It is one of the last remaining vestiges of the sub-Mediterranean era which Alsace experienced.
The soil is very stony and drains well because the calcareous bedrock breaks through.
Vinification:
These grapes are picked by hand during successive passages through the vineyard, in order to bring in only grapes attacked by "noble rot".
Minimum concentration of the grapes in sugar:
- 279 g/l for Gewurztraminer,
- 279 g/l for Tokay,
- 256 g/l for Riesling,
- 256 g/l for Muscat.
Wines are vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats during 6 months.
Fermentation by the action of natural indigenous yeast.
It will become sweet due to sugar concentration.