COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Léo Dirringer
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Medium - Light
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Terre à Boire is a 2022 vintage wine from Alsace, France, produced by Léo Dirringer. It is a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Gris, a combination that contributes to its distinctive 'blouge' style. The wine's name, 'Terre à Boire', signifies a deep connection to its origin. Léo Dirringer, taking over his family's estate, has embraced natural winemaking principles, focusing on minimal intervention and sustainability. The vineyard parcels are situated on sand, gravel, and granite soils, including steep slopes, in Dambach-la-Ville.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Terre à Boire' translates to 'Earth to Drink'.
Fact 02
This wine is often referred to as a 'blouge', a light red or rosé-like red.
Fact 03
Léo Dirringer is a proponent of additive-free winemaking.
Fact 04
The estate is certified organic, with biodynamic trials underway.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Terre à Boire is produced using a co-maceration of whole bunches of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris for 5-8 days. Fermentation is initiated spontaneously by indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a 3-month aging period in concrete vats. It is bottled without any added sulfur dioxide, and remains unfined and unfiltered, reflecting a commitment to minimal intervention.
