Domaine Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling, Turckheim, Alsace, France (2022)

TASTING NOTES

REGION	France > Alsace > Turckheim
GRAPE(S)	Riseling
VINTAGE	2022
FORMAT	750ml Bottle
ABV	11.5%
FEATURES	Low Intervention, Biodynamic, Vegan-Friendly
SCALE	Dry (1g/l)

This wine originates from the gravelly sandy loam valley floor of Turckheim. In 2022, the crop was particularly small due to important losses during flowering and very small berries, consequence of a dry and hot summer. Usually, the oldest vines go into the Roche Roulée cuvée, but in 2022, both wines were blended together in a smaller cask.

A high skin/juice ratio can explain the intense aromatic profile of this wine. The lack of water also slowed down the sugar ripeness. Despite waiting longer than usual, the sugar ripeness stayed low while the skins continued to ripen. This is the only Riesling that fermented quickly in 2022 and ended completely dry.

Winegrowing is a passion that has been passed down from father to son in the Humbrecht family since the 17th century. With an unbroken winemaking lineage in Alsace since 1620, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht came by its current name in 1959 when Leonard Humbrecht married Genevieve Zind. Today the winery is comprises of 40 hectares of vines, spread out over an array of different terroirs throughout a range of Grand Cru and single-vineyard sites. 

Great lengths are gone to each growing season to produce the best quality grapes from each vineyard. As respect for the vine and soil life is imperative, the viticultural tasks are carried out by a team of 22 dedicated staff members. The high ratio of vineyard worker to vineyard surface enables an attention to detail and the execution of many of the viticultural tasks manually. In addition, animal traction and the use of their own compost help to reduce the impact of mechanical compaction on the soils.

Zind-Humbrecht is managed by Olivier Humbrecht, Master of Wine. His passion for Alsatian wines and Biodynamic farming translates into a portfolio of legendary wines recognizable for their purity, intensity and, above all, their faithful expression of each individual vineyard site.