Riesling Vendanges Tardives
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared foie gras, strong washed-rind cheeses like Munster, and lightly spiced glazed duck.
✨ Technical Specifications
Wolfberger, established in 1902 in the historic village of Eguisheim—the cradle of Alsatian viticulture—is a guardian of Alsace's winemaking heritage. This Riesling Vendanges Tardives is crafted only in exceptional years when the autumn sun allows the grapes to overripen on the vine, concentrating their sugars and developing complex aromas, occasionally influenced by noble rot. Grown on the mineral-rich slopes sheltered by the Vosges Mountains, this late-harvest wine beautifully balances the intense, vibrant acidity of the Riesling grape with a luscious, honeyed sweetness, embodying the patience and strict regional traditions defined by the historic 1983 Vendanges Tardives decree.
🍾 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.