Zellenberg micro-domaine biodynamic since 1996, run by Marc Tempe with extended elevage in foudre and old Burgundy barrels and a focus on Grand Cru terroir transparency.
Signature wines: Mambourg Gewurztraminer, Schoenenbourg Riesling, Furstentum Pinot Gris
Address: 24 Rue du Schlossberg, 68340 Zellenberg, France, Alsace
Husseren-les-Chateaux house founded in 1795, certified organic since 2007 and biodynamic since 2008, sitting on the highest village of the Route des Vins.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at the Husseren-les-Chateaux winery on the highest village of the Route des Vins.
Signature wines: Eichberg Gewurztraminer, Pfersigberg Riesling, Tradition Riesling
Orschwihr family domaine since 1691, biodynamic since 1997 and Demeter certified, run by 13th-generation siblings Marie and Jean-Paul Zusslin with Pfingstberg Grand Cru holdings.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment at the Orschwihr winery.
Signature wines: Pfingstberg Riesling, Clos Liebenberg Riesling, Cremant Pinot Noir
Reichsfeld father-and-son estate on a rare slate-and-volcanic terroir at altitude in the Bas-Rhin, organic certified since 2020 and farming without ploughing.
Tasting: Cellar visits by appointment at the Reichsfeld estate.
Signature wines: Riesling Schiste, Pinot Gris Schiste, Gewurztraminer Schiste
Westhalten family domaine since 1640 in the dry Vallee Noble, Demeter certified biodynamic since 2000 with parcels on the steep Zinnkoepfle Grand Cru.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at the bio-climatic stone-and-straw cellar in Westhalten.
Signature wines: Zinnkoepfle Riesling, Zinnkoepfle Gewurztraminer, Luss Gewurztraminer
Rorschwihr family domaine with library cellar stretching back four decades, specialising in long-aged Rorschwihr lieux-dits Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment at the Rorschwihr winery.
Signature wines: Kappelweg Riesling, Moenchreben Gewurztraminer, Stegreben De Rorschwihr
Tip: Rolly Gassmann releases its wines with extended bottle age; current vintages frequently sit five to ten years behind release.
Founded in 1895, an early French wine cooperative pooling Riesling Grand Cru parcels from forty Ribeauville growers across Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg.
Tasting: Daily cellar visits and free tastings at the boutique on Route de Colmar.
Signature wines: Geisberg Riesling, Osterberg Riesling, Kirchberg De Ribeauville
Authentic Alsatian immersion in picturesque Riquewihr - with the option of wine tasting - accompanied by a costumed local character. Where Alsatian history and tradition meet.
Cycle through Alsace’s scenic vineyards on a guided bike tour. Discover charming villages, panoramic views, and local history with an English-speaking guide.
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