COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Cave de Turckheim
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Turckheim Pinot Gris Réserve is a 100% Pinot Gris from the Alsace AOC in France, produced by Cave de Turckheim. Founded in 1955, Cave de Turckheim is a cooperative known for its dedication to traditional Alsatian winemaking and environmental practices, with many vineyards certified High Environmental Value (HVE3) and organic. Alsace is a region celebrated for its distinctive white wines, benefiting from a sunny, warm, and dry climate that allows for the production of substantial and complex wines. This particular bottling showcases the potential of Pinot Gris from this renowned region.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Alsace Pinot Gris can be mistaken for a richer style of white Burgundy.
Fact 02
It's one of the few regions where Pinot Gris is consistently made in a full-bodied, dry style.
Fact 03
The grape's name, 'Gris', refers to its greyish-pink skin.
Fact 04
This wine earned a Silver medal from Le Guide Hachette des Vins in 2023.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Turckheim Pinot Gris Réserve is produced using traditional methods. The grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation at 20°C in stainless steel tanks. This process is designed to retain the wine's primary fruit characteristics. The wine is made to be approachable upon release, with the potential for aging to develop further complexity. Cave de Turckheim is committed to sustainable viticulture, with a significant portion of their vineyards certified High Environmental Value (HVE3) and organic.
