Alsace is an important wine region in France,
known for their diverse white wines such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot
Blanc. The vineyards stretch along the eastern foothills of
Vosges and benefit from a mild climate and complex soil structures
made of lime, granite, slate, gneiss and sandstone. The region has a rich
Wine history that dates back to Roman times and produces
Around one million hectoliters of wine per year. Particularly noteworthy are also
the sweet Spätlese and Crémant sparkling wines.
