The Gustave Lorentz winery was founded in 1836, but the Lorentz family's wine history dates back to the mid-17th century. Jean-Georges
Lorentz, a blacksmith and winegrower, was the first family member to settle in Bergheim in the heart of Alsace in 1748. "One family, one village and seven generations of
winegrowers" is the slogan of the Gustave Lorentz winery today.
Georges Lorentz has been in charge since 1995 and the eighth generation - his three
daughters - is preparing to join the company. Gustave Lorentz owns a total of 33 hectares of vineyards on the hillsides around Bergheim. Of the 33
hectares, just under half is classified as Grand Cru. Since his
appointment, Georges has implemented a number of modern insights. For example, the focus is not only on quality but also on balance, purity, personality and
drinkability. Sustainability is of crucial importance to Georges. Since 2012,
all of our own vineyards have been certified organic by EcoCert.
CLIMATE & TERROIR: Vineyards located in the Haut-Rhin, the
southern part of Alsace, around the town of Bergheim. The soils
consist mainly of clay and limestone.
VINIFICATION: The wine is fermented at low temperatures in
stainless steel tanks to preserve its fruity character.
GRAPES: Riesling
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 12.50%
NOIS & TASTE: Pale yellow wine with a lively and fruity nose.
The taste is full and powerful, but also delicate, fresh and juicy. Think
of flavours of lime and Granny Smith apple.
SERVING SUGGESTION: Good with fish, seafood,
chicken dishes, asparagus, exotic dishes and, of course:
Alsatian specialities such as flammkuchen or sauerkraut.
FACT: Lorentz buys the grapes for this Riesling Réserve from
special farmers with vineyards in Bergheim. This ensures that the fresh style of the house is preserved.
| Alcohol: | 12.5% |
| Volume: | 75cl |
