{"product_id":"riesling-cave-vinicole-de-ribeauville-1998","title":"Alsace Cave de Ribeauvillé 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1998 Alsace Cave de Ribeauvillé is a white wine produced by Cave Vinicole de Ribeauvillé, recognized as the oldest cooperative in the district. The grapes for this wine are cultivated around the town of Ribeauvillé, situated in the heart of the Alsace region in northeastern France. Classified under the Appellation Vin d'Alsace Contrôlée, the wine was bottled directly at the property and contains 11.5% alcohol by volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlsace is a historic wine region located along the border with Germany, nestled between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine river. The vineyards form a narrow belt on the east-facing slopes of the Vosges. The region benefits from a semi-continental climate heavily influenced by the mountains, which act as a natural barrier against rain and western winds. This rain shadow effect makes Alsace one of the driest and sunniest wine regions in France, providing a long and stable growing season. The area is characterized by an exceptionally complex mosaic of soils, including granite, limestone, schist, clay, gravel, and the local pink sandstone known as grès de Vosges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made exclusively from Riesling, a classic white grape variety frequently cultivated in regions such as Alsace, Germany, Austria, and Washington. Alsace is unique within French wine culture, as its wines are traditionally named after the grape variety rather than the specific village or vineyard. Riesling is considered one of the noble varieties of the region and is a cornerstone of the local production. In keeping with regional tradition, the wine is presented in the characteristic tall, slender bottle known as a flûte d'Alsace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cave de Ribeauvillé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57365392556358,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1102_3f85e9be-27a4-4c1f-b77a-36dfc7aceddc.jpg?v=1789373006","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.nl\/en\/products\/elzasgrot-de-ribeauville-1998","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}