Alsace
Dry Riesling combines aroma and tension; Pinot Noir offers another view.
To get started
Compare the precision of a dry Riesling with Pinot Noir fruit to discover two sides of the region.
Key grapes
Riesling — Citrus, precision and vivid acidity. Do not infer sweetness from the grape name alone: check the style and taste the balance between any sugar and acidity.
Pinot Noir — Finesse, red fruit and a clear sense of place. Serve it slightly cool and watch its perfume open in the glass; too much warmth accentuates alcohol.
Compare regions
Compare regions in the same country too: the same grape can produce different wines as climate, site and producer choices change.
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
