Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 1998 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 12.7° |
| Residual sugar : | 14.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 4.3 g/l H2SO4 (6.6 g/l Acide Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.2 |
| Yield : | 59 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 16 years |
| Grape variety : | Riesling |
| Sweetness index : | 2 |
| Soil : | Granite |
Description of the wine Riesling Turckheim 1997
Originating from our vineyards planted in 1981 in the Brand, this wine shows the granite character from this vineyard: a rich under soil in micro elements, well drained, south facing and therefore very warm. This vineyard produces very aromatic wines, fine and elegant. The perfectly healthy grapes in 97 explains also the purity of this wine. It has a strong mineral character, quite dry and long finish.
The Brand Grand Cru of Turckheim
In the Brand, this variety acquires finesse and elegance (floral and fruit aromas) without ever becoming coarse or too heavy. The Brand always surprises by the precocity of its wines, but whilst expressive young they also have a great ability to age. The nature of this terroir makes it easy to obtain an optimal ripeness whilst retaining a fine acidity