Schnekentor

Winery:   Les Funambules
Region:   Alsace, Ammerschwihr
Grapes:  Gewurztraminer 1/3
                   Pinot Gris 1/3
                   Pinot Noir 1/3
Abv:         14%
Vintage: 2020
Bottles made: 2200
Organic and biodynamic cultivation
 
The colour is pinkish yellow
The nose is soft lychee with some Turkish delight
 
High acidity balanced with light/soft fruit with a touch
of bitter from a mint leaf
The acidity makes the lychee/tropical fruit really come out
 
Food wise,  creamy coconut dishes, things with mango, peaches, mozzarella, tropical salads, food with fresh coriander.
 
The Schnekentor is a very beautiful place located in Kientzheim, below the Grand Cru Furstentum.
 
Harvested together and whole bunch pressed for 10 hours. Indigenous yeast
24 month on fine lees in sandstone ceramic vase
 
Abv: 14%
Bottles made: 2200
 
Age of the vines : Planted between 1964 and 2005
Soil : Marl and limestone.