Domaine Sylvie Spielmann - Bergheim - Riesling 2021
Domaine Sylvie Spielmann is located in Bergheim, Alsace . The history of the estate is linked to the old gypsum quarry which was operated by the family for more than a century through galleries which descended 50 meters underground. It is the second generation of the Spielmann family who undertakes to cultivate the vine on this soil with a personality marked by Gypsum since its 9 hectares mainly extend around this old quarry which is now filled in. After studying viticulture in Champagne and Burgundy, Sylvie Spielmann flew to California and then to Australia before returning to the family estate. Domaine Sylvie Spielmann operates two Lieux-dits classified as Alsace Grand Cru: Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim and Grand Cru Kanzlerberg. From a perspective of quality and respect for the environment, the estate has been committed to a guaranteed biodynamic cultivation process since 1999.
Bergheim Riesling comes from a soil of gray and black marls with gypsum from Keuper. The age of the vines is around 57 years. After traditional vinification with indigenous yeasts, the wine is aged on lees for 10 months . This dry Riesling contains very little residual sugar (3.8 g/L).
Varietal: 100% Riesling