COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Bestheim
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bestheim Pinot Gris Premium Réserve 2022 is a dry white wine from Alsace, France. It is produced by Bestheim, a large cooperative formed by the merger of several historic cellars, representing the collective efforts of nearly 450 winegrowing families. The cooperative cultivates 1,350 hectares of vines across Alsace, a region known for its diverse terroirs and sunny climate, which are crucial for developing the character of wines like this Pinot Gris. Bestheim is recognized for its commitment to a 'frank, clean, and precise' winemaking style, emphasizing the importance of matching grape varieties to specific terroirs and leveraging generational knowledge.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cooperative winemaking: Nearly 450 families contribute to this wine.
Fact 02
Vegan-friendly wine.
Fact 03
A blend of tradition and modern winemaking.
Fact 04
Alsace's diverse soils shape its character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Bestheim Pinot Gris Premium Réserve 2022 is crafted from 100% Pinot Gris grapes. The winemaking process involves alcoholic fermentation conducted in stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees for a minimum of six months. This period of lees aging is a key technique employed to maintain the wine's freshness and to develop its aromatic complexity and textural qualities. The cooperative's approach emphasizes precision in winemaking and a commitment to expressing the unique characteristics of the Alsatian terroirs.
