Alsace Gewurztraminer Kientzler 2023

Kientzler owns 14 hectares of Alsace vineyards, almost 4.5 of which are classified as Grand Cru, in Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, Hunawihr and Riquewihr. To produce its Gewurztraminer cuvée, the estate uses vines from two different plots. The vines growing on the Kirchberg plot, which faces south and south-west, thrive on a marl and sandstone geological profile, with a thin layer of limestone. The second parcel, named l’Ostenberg, faces the east-south-east and is larger than the first. It contains a higher concentration of limestone, adding great freshness to the estate’s dry, mineral wines.
This dual combination of Gewurztraminer grapes produces intense aromas of tropical fruit, which will retain all their finesse for the next 5 years. The palate is soft and tasty, with a subtle bitterness adding a lively edge. Although flavourful, this wine retains all the essence of its dry characteristic. An ideal wine to serve with strong-flavoured cheeses such as Münster, or a regional speciality such as a succulent onion tart.