COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Léo Dirringer
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Terre à Boire is a personal project by Léo Dirringer, a winemaker from the fourth generation of the Ruhlmann-Dirringer estate in Alsace. Produced in Dambach-la-Ville, this wine is a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, often bottled as Vin de France. It embodies a natural winemaking philosophy, utilizing organic and biodynamic farming practices and minimal intervention. The wine's identity is shaped by its light red color, low extraction, and a focus on freshness and drinkability, representing a modern expression of Alsatian viticulture.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Terre à Boire' translates to 'Earth to Drink'.
Fact 02
It's often referred to as a 'blouge', a blend of red and white grapes.
Fact 03
The wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with zero added sulfites.
Fact 04
Léo Dirringer converted his family's estate to organic farming in 2017.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Terre à Boire is crafted using natural winemaking techniques. Grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and whole-bunch maceration, with maceration times varying by vintage (e.g., 5 days for 2023). The wine is then aged briefly, often in concrete or stainless steel (8 months in concrete for 2023). It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with no added sulfites, preserving its natural character and freshness. The blend typically consists of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, with percentages varying by vintage.
