Alsace grand cru Sonnenglanz

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• South/south-east-facing slope of a sub-Vosges hill, on soils of very dense marls over a limestone bedrock.
• Well-drained soil ensuring a balanced water supply to the vine.
• A homogeneous geo-pedological unit associated with a mesoclimate described as "among the most favourable."

• AOC recognised in 1992, with 4 authorised white grape varieties: riesling, gewurztraminer, pinot gris, and sylvaner.

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

• The dense marls yield massive, 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