Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Assorted charcuterie and cured meats, pan-seared duck breast, and grilled pork tenderloin.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic cooperative of Wolfberger, founded in the picturesque village of Eguisheim in 1902, this Pinot Noir represents the unique red wine heritage of Alsace. While Alsace is world-renowned for its aromatic white wines, Pinot Noir is the region's sole traditional red grape, cultivated here since the Middle Ages when Cistercian monks first brought vines from Burgundy. Wolfberger's expression showcases the classic Alsatian terroir, where the protective rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains creates a sunny, dry microclimate. Grown on diverse clay-limestone soils, the grapes undergo traditional vinification with gentle extraction to preserve their bright, fruit-forward character. The resulting wine is light-to-medium-bodied, elegant, and ruby-hued, defined by vibrant notes of fresh red cherry, wild raspberry, and a subtle, earthy minerality.
🍾 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.