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Sylvaner

Sylvaner is originally coming from Austria and was introduced in Alsace only 2 centuries ago.

Sylvaner gives a pleasant, fresh, fruity and dry wine. It is better young served as an aperitif or with fish.

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Sylvaner wine information:

Name: Sylvaner Appellation Alsace Controlée
Location: Alsace region
Places:

Eguisheim, Mittelbergheim, Molsheim, etc

Soil: Clayey-limestone
Size:

1,220 ha (3,000 acres)
12% of the Alsace vineyards' size

Production: 20 million bottles
Grape: Sylvaner
Type of wine: Refreshing and light dry white wine
Age: up to 5 years
Vintages:
(recommended)
2004, 2003

Sylvaner and Food:

 

Sea food
Onion Tart
Sauerkraut
Pork meal
Salad

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