# Turckheim Pinot Gris Réserve (2023)

- **Producer:** Cave de Turckheim
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Gris
- **Region:** Alsace, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €18
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** exotic fruits, dried apricot, ripe fruit, spice, smoke, mushroom, wilting leaf

## About this wine

The Turckheim Pinot Gris Réserve is a 100% Pinot Gris from the Alsace AOC in France, produced by Cave de Turckheim. Founded in 1955, Cave de Turckheim is a cooperative known for its dedication to traditional Alsatian winemaking and environmental practices, with many vineyards certified High Environmental Value (HVE3) and organic. Alsace is a region celebrated for its distinctive white wines, benefiting from a sunny, warm, and dry climate that allows for the production of substantial and complex wines. This particular bottling showcases the potential of Pinot Gris from this renowned region.

## Interesting facts

- Alsace Pinot Gris can be mistaken for a richer style of white Burgundy.
- It's one of the few regions where Pinot Gris is consistently made in a full-bodied, dry style.
- The grape's name, 'Gris', refers to its greyish-pink skin.
- This wine earned a Silver medal from Le Guide Hachette des Vins in 2023.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and subtle richness can stand up to richer proteins like duck and pork. Its balanced acidity can cut through creamy sauces and the richness of certain dishes, while its fruit notes can complement sweet and savory elements in Asian cuisine and chutneys.

## Wine making process

The Turckheim Pinot Gris Réserve is produced using traditional methods. The grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation at 20°C in stainless steel tanks. This process is designed to retain the wine's primary fruit characteristics. The wine is made to be approachable upon release, with the potential for aging to develop further complexity. Cave de Turckheim is committed to sustainable viticulture, with a significant portion of their vineyards certified High Environmental Value (HVE3) and organic.