{"product_id":"gruss-cremant-dalsace-grande-cuvee-brut","title":"Gruss Cremant d'Alsace Grande Cuvee Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGRUSS Crémant d’Alsace Grande Cuvée Brut is a refined sparkling wine that expresses the soul of Alsace through the rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. This harmonious \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e combines Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay, presenting itself in the glass with a bright straw yellow colour and a fine perlage. The bouquet reveals hints of yellow fruit and white flowers, with fragrant notes of brioche. On the palate, it is fresh, dry and structured, with a persistent finish featuring elegant \u003cstrong\u003ebuttery nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roots of this Crémant d’Alsace lie in the territory of Eguisheim, where the Gruss winery cultivates its vineyards using \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003elimestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, nourished with natural compost and without the use of herbicides. This ecosystem is home to plants aged between twenty-eight and thirty-seven years, ideal for imparting a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct mineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e to the wine. The result is a healthy raw material that translates into a clear profile, capable of reflecting the most authentic characteristics of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e and gentle pressing, followed by cold settling. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel to preserve the aromas, while part of the base wines mature in old \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The secondary fermentation follows the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ageing on the lees for twenty-four months. This waiting period gives the wine a complex and balanced texture, perfect for accompanying sophisticated aperitifs, shellfish dishes and delicate pastries with measured sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCrémant d’Alsace Grande Cuvée Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e from Domaine Gruss \u0026amp; Fils embodies the centuries-old vocation of an estate active in Eguisheim since the 17th century. With full respect for the ecosystem, the grapes are hand-picked from vineyards cultivated without the use of herbicides, thus ensuring an authentic expression of the terroir. This excellence comes to life through the rigorous \u003cstrong\u003etraditional method\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced by the use of old barrels and a patient \u003cstrong\u003e24-month maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e, to offer absolute elegance in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Gruss \u0026 Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503635689643,"sku":"22428","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/gruss-cremant-d-alsace-grande-cuvee-brut_22428_1.jpg?v=1773670910","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/gruss-cremant-dalsace-grande-cuvee-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}