Portrait of a Great White Wine

Recognised as one of the best white grape varieties in the world, Riesling is a dry, pedigree wine full of delicate fruit. It offers a nose of great finesse with occasionally mineral or floral nuances, which make it a gourmet wine par excellence.

The competition

In 2009, 4 Trophies of Excellence :
In the "GRAND CRU 2007 et assimilés" category 2 Trophies of Excellence:
Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg 2007 Domaine Justin BOXLER - FR 68230 NIEDERMORSCHWIHR (France)
Riesling "Erbach Schlossberg Erstes Gewächs" 2007 SCHLOSS REINHARTSHAUSEN PRINZ VON PREUSSEN - DE 65346 ELTVILLE-ERBACH (Germany)
In the "VINS DE GRANDE CONCENTRATION 2006" category 2 Trophies of Excellence:
Riesling Dhron-Hofberger Beerenauslese 2006 BISCHÖFLICHE WEINGÜTER TRIER - DE 54290 TRIER (Germany)
Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Sélection de Grains Nobles 2006 Domaine SCHMITT & CARRER - FR 68240 KIENTZHEIM (France)
72 gold medals – 91 silver medals

Click here to see the results for 2009

Prize winners awarded the trophy of excellence will be presented as guest stars at the EGAST Trade fair (professional equipment for gastronomy and services) from 14 to 17 March 2009 at the exhibition park in Strasbourg.