Pinot Gris Schwarzberg
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted pork with apples, creamy mushroom risotto, semi-hard cheeses like Comté
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the lieu-dit of Schwarzberg—the 'Black Mountain'—in the communal area of Bergholtz, this Pinot Gris is a striking testament to Domaine Dirler-Cadé's mastery of biodynamic viticulture. The Schwarzberg vineyard is defined by its unique terroir of clay-limestone soils mixed with sandstone, which imparts a profound structural depth and a vibrant vein of minerality to the wine. Under the meticulous care of the Dirler-Cadé family, who employ traditional horse-drawn plowing to preserve the delicate soil ecosystem, the Pinot Gris grapes achieve an optimal balance of rich, honeyed opulence and precise, refreshing acidity. This cuvée beautifully captures the historic soul of Alsace, where the warmth of the clay soils meets the cool mountain breezes, resulting in a white wine of remarkable purity, texture, and aromatic complexity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1871 in the southern Alsatian village of Bergholtz, Domaine Dirler-Cadé represents the union of two historic winegrowing families, merged in 2000 following the marriage of Jean Dirler and Ludivine Cadé. A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Alsace, the estate converted its vineyards to biodynamics in 1998 to respect natural biodiversity and preserve soil vitality. Their prime vineyard holdings encompass historic Grands Crus—including Kessler, Kitterlé, Saering, and Spiegel—alongside distinct lieux-dits such as Belzbrunnen and Schimberg. Dirler-Cadé is globally renowned for its bone-dry, terroir-driven Rieslings, vibrant Pinot Gris, aromatic Gewurztraminers, and finely textured Crémant d'Alsace sparkling wines.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Gris
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-14%