Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Foie gras, strong blue cheeses like Munster or Roquefort, and rich apricot or pear tarts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Wolfberger, a historic cornerstone of Alsatian winemaking founded in Eguisheim in 1902, crafts this legendary Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN) from 100% Gewurztraminer. This wine represents the pinnacle of Alsatian sweet wine production, born from a meticulous hand-harvest of individual grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Eguisheim is celebrated as the cradle of Alsace viticulture, blessed by a dry, sunny microclimate created by the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains. This unique terroir allows the Gewurztraminer grapes to hang late into the autumn, concentrating their sugars, acidity, and exotic aromas. The resulting nectar is fermented slowly and aged to develop a luscious, golden profile rich with notes of lychee, candied ginger, honey, and exotic spices, embodying a centuries-old tradition of patience and artisanal dedication.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1902 in the historic village of Eguisheim, Wolfberger was established when visionary local winegrowers united to create one of Alsace's most prominent and influential cooperative houses. A pioneer in regional innovation, the producer played an instrumental role in the official establishment of the Crémant d'Alsace AOC in 1976, harmonizing centuries-old regional tradition with modern winemaking precision. Wolfberger carefully oversees a vast mosaic of Alsace terroirs, emphasizing sustainable viticulture and meticulous parcel selection. The house is widely acclaimed for its classic single-varietal expressions—including aromatic Gewurztraminer, mineral-driven Riesling, and structured Pinot Noir—alongside elegant Crémant sparkling wines, lusciously concentrated Vendanges Tardives, and traditional fruit brandies.