Southern Alsace runs from Rouffach and Westhalten through Guebwiller to Thann, where the Vosges curve and the slopes steepen. Volcanic geology becomes more prominent here, and the wines have more density and intensity than the lighter northern styles. Rangen, the volcanic basalt hill above Thann, sits at the southern end of the route. Zind-Humbrecht grows Riesling and Pinot Gris there, wines that can be firm and mineral when young and need time to open. Near Guebwiller, Schlumberger has large parcels across Kessler, Kitterlé, Saering and Spiegel.
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Elsewhere in Alsace
- Central Alsace36 producersBetween Ribeauvillé and Turckheim in Central Alsace, closely spaced grand cru vineyards grow on limestone, granite and marl. Wines from the same grape can vary from one hillside to the next.
- Northern Alsace4 producersNorthern Alsace runs from Marlenheim through Barr and Andlau. Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc have a larger role here, alongside much of the region's Crémant d'Alsace, with fresher, lighter white wines than farther south.
Producers in Southern Alsace
Producer profiles
- Dirler-CadéBergholtz family estate with organic and biodynamic farming, Crémant d'Alsace, and Riesling Grand Cru wines.
- La Cave des Vignerons de PfaffenheimAlsace wine cooperative founded in 1957, with more than 300 hectares and Pfaff Black Tie, a Pinot Gris and Riesling blend.