Sylvaner
Sylvaner is originally coming from Austria and was introduced in Alsace only 2 centuries ago.
Sylvaner gives a pleasant, fresh, fruity and dry wine. It is better young served as an aperitif or with fish.
Sylvaner wine information:
Name:
Sylvaner Appellation Alsace Controlée
Location:
Alsace region
Places:
Eguisheim, Mittelbergheim, Molsheim, etc
Soil:
Clayey-limestone
Size:
1,220 ha (3,000 acres)
12% of the Alsace vineyards' size
Production:
20 million bottles
Grape:
Sylvaner
Type of wine:
Refreshing and light dry white wine
Age:
up to 5 years
Vintages:
(recommended) 2003, 2000
Sylvaner and Food:
Sea food
Onion Tart
Sauerkraut
Pork meal
Salad
