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Albert Mann Riesling Vin D'Alsace 2018
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Albert Mann
This is the result of the unification of two large families of vine growers: Mann, who are vine growers from the early 17th century and Barthelmé, the current owners, vine growers from 1654. The winery is located in the heart of Alsace, in Wettolsheim, a region with a long wine tradition. They have been growing their vineyards according to the principles of biodynamics since 1997. This requires more work and investment, but they are guided by the belief that this gives the wine its own identity, as well as a pure reflection of terroir. The use of biodynamic preparations promotes the organic life of soils and the development of mycorrhizae in the roots of the vine. Currently, the mansion covers 23 hectares, divided into a hundred small "cultivation islands that we work as a hundred small gardens" - these words clearly express the belief of Domain Albert Mann, which is reflected during the vinification, where the leading factor is an approach with finesse. The result in the glass is impressive and memorable for a long time.
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Alsace
Alsace is located in northeastern France, between the Vosges Mountains and the French border with Germany, marked by the Rhine. This is a long, thin region, 185 kilometers from north to south and only 40 kilometers from east to west. The key wine-growing regions here are located on the lower slopes of the Vosges, with eastern and southeastern exposure. Alsace specializes in white varieties such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. These varieties, naturally distributed in neighboring Germany, in contrast, here are produced in a much drier style. The best presented are the dry and mineral Riesling, the spicy and strong Gewürztraminer, which go well with the local cuisine. Other interesting and noteworthy are the light and fresh Sylvaner, as well as Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris.
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Riesling
Riesling is an aromatic white grape variety that produces wine in the entire range - from botrytized sweet (one of the best in the world) to dry and semi-dry varieties, with captivating aromas of citrus and stone fruits, as well as the typical petroleum aroma, which in certain terroir appearances can dominate sensitively. Riesling's homeland can be said to be the valleys of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Germany - the variety likes cooler weather. Naturally, here are the main wine regions of the country (Moselle, Rheinhessen, Rheingau, Pfalz). The vineyards are located on the steep hills, making mechanisation difficult, so here the viticultural activities are mainly manual. The wines from these regions are fresh and with a pronounced acidity. However, Riesling in Germany is by no means the main variety, in fact another is the wine region in which this variety is most common - and this is Alsace in France (or Elsaß in German). Unlike the German Riesling, the French Riesling is more saturated and lush due to the specifics of the microclimate there - the Vosges Mountains provide protection from northern winds and cold, and the sun is more generous in this southern region. Outside of these countries, perhaps Austria also presents itself with an interesting reading of this often called king of white varieties, and some countries of the New World successful experiment with it as well.
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