COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, Riesling
PRODUCER
Dirler-Cadé
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dirler-Cadé Crémant d'Alsace Brut Nature 2018 is a sparkling white wine from the Alsace region of France. Produced by Domaine Dirler-Cadé, a family estate with over 150 years of history, this wine is crafted from a blend of Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, and Riesling. The estate is recognized for its pioneering commitment to biodynamic viticulture, which it has practiced since 1998. The grapes are sourced from terroirs based on the erosion of pink sandstone. This Crémant is distinguished by its Brut Nature style, indicating zero dosage, which emphasizes the purity of the fruit and the wine's inherent balance. The vineyards are managed with a focus on natural treatments and traditional methods, including the use of a horse for plowing terraces.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pioneers in biodynamic viticulture in Alsace since 1998.
Fact 02
Zero dosage (Brut Nature) highlights the wine's natural purity.
Fact 03
Vineyards are cultivated using traditional methods, including horse plowing.
Fact 04
Family winemaking legacy spans over 150 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Dirler-Cadé Crémant d'Alsace Brut Nature 2018 is produced using the traditional method for sparkling wines. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged on its lees for an extended period, either in stainless steel tanks or old oak foudres, contributing to its development. The final wine is bottled with zero dosage, a characteristic of Brut Nature. Harvests are performed manually, aligning with the estate's biodynamic and organic farming practices. These practices include the use of natural treatments and traditional methods such as horse plowing in the vineyards.
