{"product_id":"gruss-cremant-dalsace-extra-brut","title":"Gruss Cremant d'Alsace Extra Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGruss Cremant d’Alsace Extra Brut from Domaine Gruss is a sparkling wine with a direct and linear character, crafted using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blend combines Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Riesling for a dry and vibrant sip. In the glass, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003efine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e that introduces a distinctly mineral bouquet, marked by notes of chalk, flint and refreshing mint. With aeration, pleasant hints of bread crust emerge, making it ideal to accompany \u003cstrong\u003ecrispy fried fish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sparkling wine is produced in Eguisheim, in the heart of Crémant d’Alsace, where Domaine Gruss manages the vineyards with full respect for the local ecosystem. The agricultural approach is based on \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e, excluding the use of herbicides in favour of compost and grassing between the rows. Yields are kept low through rigorous selection, aimed at enhancing a \u003cstrong\u003erenowned terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e. This meticulous care of the vines results in a clear \u003cstrong\u003egustatory tension\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the sip a pronounced fresh and mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with manual harvesting, followed by vinification that involves the use of \u003cstrong\u003eold barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for ageing the base wines. The secondary fermentation in bottle takes place according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring overall elegance and longevity. The low dosage defines a strict \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut style\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of preserving the wine’s absolute liveliness. In the glass, it appears a bright straw yellow, enhanced by elegant greenish highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Gruss \u0026amp; Fils boasts a family heritage that has been cultivating vines in Eguisheim since 1600, producing a distinguished \u003cstrong\u003eCrémant d’Alsace AOC\u003c\/strong\u003e. This elegant \u003cstrong\u003etraditional method sparkling wine\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from organically grown vines, with full respect for the environment and without the use of herbicides. The grapes, strictly hand-picked, are aged in old oak barrels to ensure a pure expression of the Alsatian terroir. Thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e style and very low dosage, it offers a dry and vibrant sip that honours centuries of genuine winemaking passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Gruss \u0026 Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503494230187,"sku":"17300","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/gruss-cremant-d-alsace-extra-brut_17300_1.jpg?v=1773669995","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/gruss-cremant-dalsace-extra-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}