Alsatian Wine

Wines from Alsace, France

Alsace makes primarily high quality white wine. Alsace is one of the few wine regions of Europe that labels its fine wine by grape variety rather than by place name, though vineyard names can be added to the variety. The primary grape varieties of Alsace are Riesling, Pinot Gris (the same grape as Italian Pinot Grigio), Pinot Blanc, and Gewurztraminer. Alsatian wines enjoy a wide popularity in France, and are a staple of the restaurant trade there.