Alsace wine and food:

White wines from Alsace such as Riesling, Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc go very well with fish and seafood meals.
Gewurztraminer is better with foie gras, spiced dishes, strong cheeses or as a dessert wine.

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Food in Alsace:

People in Alsace loves good food. Here are just a few examples of what Alsace is famous for when it comes to food:

- The classic choucroute (means sauerkraut in French): various parts of pork and cabbage
- Tarte flambée (or Flammekueche): pastry with cream, bacon, and onions
- Coq-au-Riesling: cooked with Riesling wine

 

Alsace food and wine:

The table below help you match a typical food from Alsace with a wine of the same region:

 
Cheeses from Alsace:

The following cheese is made in Alsace:

- Munster
More information on cheese in Alsace and French cheeses with Cheese-France, the French Cheese Guide

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