Alsace: Visit and Wine Tasting at Domaine Pierre Adam
Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Alsace with a tour & wine tasting at Domaine Adam. Join us for a tour of the winery, learn about the winemaking process and enj...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, white flower, almond, lemon
Palate: yellow apple, salt, savoury herb, long finish
Pierre Frick's Pinot Blanc from the limestone Steinert vineyard, bottled with zero added sulfites. Pioneering natural-wine work in Alsace from 1999 onward.
What it pairs with
- Quiche Lorraine Creamy savoury tart for the wine's salt and almond.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Tarte flambee Cream-bacon flatbread with bright natural wine.More wines for pizza →Find tarte flambee on TableJourney →
- Aperitif charcuterie Natural Pinot Blanc handles a board of cured meats.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
With cheese
How to serve Frick Steinert Pinot Blanc Zero Sulfite
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Quiche Lorraine, Tarte flambee, Aperitif charcuterie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pierre Frick has been a pioneer of zero-sulfite winemaking in Alsace, bottling no-added-sulfite cuvees since 1999. The Steinert Pinot Blanc is one of his signature zero-sulfite wines.
- 1981Frick converts to organic farming
- 1999First Frick zero-sulfite cuvees
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Pierre Frick · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Old foudre; long lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1999
Frequently asked about Frick Steinert Pinot Blanc Zero Sulfite
What does Frick Steinert Pinot Blanc Zero Sulfite taste like?
On the nose, white peach, white flower, almond, lemon. On the palate, yellow apple, salt, savoury herb, long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Pierre Frick's Pinot Blanc from the limestone Steinert vineyard, bottled with zero added sulfites. Pioneering natural-wine work in Alsace from 1999 onward.
When should I drink Frick Steinert Pinot Blanc Zero Sulfite?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Frick Steinert Pinot Blanc Zero Sulfite?
Quiche Lorraine is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tarte flambee and Aperitif charcuterie. Creamy savoury tart for the wine's salt and almond.
What grapes are in Frick Steinert Pinot Blanc Zero Sulfite?
The blend is Pinot Blanc (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.
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