Alsace grand cru Altenberg de Bergheim

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• South/south-east-facing slope of a sub-Vosges foothill, well exposed and steeply inclined
• Very dense marl soils over a limestone bedrock, well drained, ensuring a balanced water supply to the vines
• Protection afforded by the Vosges massif against cool, humid north-westerly winds (foehn effect)
• A homogeneous geo-pedological unit associated with a favourable mesoclimate

• Age-worthy white wines: predominantly tartaric acidity, great substance, complexity and aromatic power that develops with time
• VT: exotic aromas and candied fruit, with colour ranging to amber-yellow; SGN: more concentrated, with fruit-paste aromas and exceptional ageing potential

• The dense marls yield full-bodied, rich wines with an elegant salinity and great aromatic finesse

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Product specification (BO Agri, PDF), JORF 29 juin 2016,
• Official INAO text (show_texte)
• INAO product entry
• Official trade body site — CIVA