COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Domaine Christian Binner
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Christian Binner's 'Si Rose' is an orange wine from Alsace, France, crafted from Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris grapes. It is a non-vintage blend, a hallmark of the producer's approach to achieving consistency and complexity. The estate, a family affair since 1770, is guided by Christian Binner's commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking, allowing the natural expression of the grapes and terroir. The wine's distinctive pink or coppery hue and its 'Vin de France' classification highlight its unique style within the Alsatian wine landscape.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Si Rose' is a playful, dark pun on the French pronunciation of 'cirrhosis'.
Fact 02
This wine is made using skin contact, a technique typically associated with red wines.
Fact 03
The estate utilizes a bioclimatic cellar designed with anthroposophical principles.
Fact 04
No sulfur is added to this wine during its production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine Christian Binner's 'Si Rose' is produced using a skin maceration technique for both Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris grapes, resulting in an orange wine style. Fermentation is spontaneous, driven by native yeasts. The wine is often a non-vintage blend, potentially utilizing a solera-style system, and is aged in old oak barrels on its fine lees. Farming is strictly organic and biodynamic, with practices like permaculture and cover cropping employed. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with zero added sulfur.
