An exceptional site :
Protected from oceanic influence by an impressive massif of mountains, the Pfersigberg's slopes face east-south-east and are particularly well-exposed to the sun. The stony conglomerate subsoil of the hillside is formed of various limestone pebbles : very hard grey Muschelkalk (mid-Trias) and less resistant yellowy mid-Jurassic.
The limestone-marl soil issued from this bedrock can be classifed as calci-magnetic, with high limestone content, thus of rendzine type with an alcaline pH of 7,7 to 8.
In this type of clay-silt textured soil, water-retention is average, and so the soil colour and low humidity favourise the radiance of intense heat, which leads to early ripening of the grapes.
Favoured varietals :
Covering 74,55 ha, the Pfersigberg is ideally suited to Gewurztraminer, while Tokay Pinot Gris, Riesling and Muscat d'Alsace also develop great richness, elegance and finesse.
Within living memory...
The Pfersigberg is mentioned from 16th century in leases signed between the notability and convents. More recently, at the very first Colmar Wine Fair in 1927, the winegrowers of Eguisheim distinguished themselves with Pfersigberg wines.
Typical characteristics :
Pfersigberg wines, especially Gewurztraminer, are noted for their body, fruitiness, aroma and ageing potential.
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