COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
SARL Etienne Simonis
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Simonis Tangerine 2021 is a 100% Pinot Gris from Alsace, France, classified as an orange wine due to a 7-day maceration period with the grape skins. SARL Etienne Simonis, the producer, is a family winery with a winemaking tradition dating back to the late 17th century. They cultivate 7 hectares of vines, with vineyards located in Ammerschwihr and surrounding areas, including Grand Cru sites. The estate is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine is an 'orange wine' due to skin contact during maceration.
Fact 02
The winery has over 350 years of winemaking history.
Fact 03
The producer follows organic and biodynamic farming principles.
Fact 04
The winery received a star in the Guide Vert des meilleurs vins de France 2024.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Simonis Tangerine 2021 is produced from 100% Pinot Gris grapes. A key technique is the 7-day maceration period with the grape skins, classifying it as an orange wine. Fermentation is carried out using natural yeasts found on the grapes. The wine undergoes aging in a mix of oak tuns, stainless steel tanks, and 228-liter oak casks. The SARL Etienne Simonis estate practices organic and biodynamic viticulture.
