Collection Signature Gewurztraminer
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Asian cuisine, strong washed-rind cheeses such as Munster, and roasted duck.
✨ Technical Specifications
Wolfberger, established in 1902 in the historic village of Eguisheim—the cradle of Alsatian viticulture—is a pioneer in the region's winemaking history. The 'Collection Signature' Gewurztraminer is a vibrant tribute to this heritage, showcasing the pure, exuberant character of Alsace's most aromatic grape. Grown on diverse clay-limestone soils that define the Rhine Valley foothills, the grapes benefit from a unique microclimate protected by the Vosges Mountains. This wine is crafted to highlight Gewurztraminer's classic, opulent profile, featuring intense aromas of exotic lychee, fresh rose petals, and warm baking spices like ginger and clove. Historically, the 'spicy' (Gewürz) mutation of the ancient Traminer grape has found its spiritual home in Alsace, and Wolfberger's traditional slow, temperature-controlled fermentation preserves this rich, off-dry, and wonderfully textured style.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1902 in the historic medieval village of Eguisheim, Wolfberger began as the Cave Coopérative Vinicole d'Eguisheim, among the pioneering winegrower unions of Alsace. Today, the cooperative unites over 300 member families cultivating roughly 1,200 hectares spanning across the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin, including holdings across 15 Grand Cru sites such as Pfersigberg, Eichberg, and Rangen. Viticultural parcels traverse diverse geological foundations—ranging from classic limestone-clay and marl to fractured granite and steep volcanic scree—sheltered by the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains. Viticulture adheres to rigorous sustainable guidelines through HVE Level 3 and Agri-Confiance certifications, complemented by dedicated certified-organic bottlings. Wolfberger has cemented its international reputation as both an innovator and benchmark producer of AOC Crémant d'Alsace, alongside precision-led still varietals. Its benchmark wines range from vibrant Riesling and Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes to richly concentrated Vendanges Tardives and botrytized Sélection de Grains Nobles.