{"product_id":"riesling-lieu-dit-muhlforst-domaine-mader-copia","title":"Pinot Blanc - Helfant - Domaine Mader","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Blanc of Alsace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which shows how deep and complex this grape variety can be when cultivated in a particularly suitable terroir. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Blanc Helfant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is from the lieu-dit Helfant, on the hills of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHunawihr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in the heart of Alsace, in a location above Grand Cru Rosacker and near the Muhlforst parcel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, Domaine Mader cultivates old Pinot Blanc vines on soils characterized by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimestone and sandstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, capable of giving the wine a strong mineral component and substantial structure. The Mader family has farmed organically since 2007, with great attention to soil vitality and the expression of each individual vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation occurs spontaneously, and the wine is then aged on its fine lees in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where malolactic fermentation also takes place. This process allows the Pinot Blanc to develop greater complexity and identity, enriching the final organoleptic profile in a unique way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e intense, luminous straw yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e elegant and complex, with aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe white fruit, flowers, balsamic notes, and delicate nuances of brioche and vanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With aeration, more mineral and profound sensations also emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e full-bodied, rich, and structured, with a pleasant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esavory and mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which balances the wine's volume. The texture is creamy but not heavy, with a freshness that accompanies the sip through to a long, persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a particularly food-friendly Pinot Blanc, perfect with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaked fish, shellfish, seafood, white meats, poultry, risottos, mushrooms, and soft cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its structure also allows it to be paired with more elaborate dishes than those normally associated with Pinot Blanc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Blanc Helfant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the bottles that best represents what we look for in a producer: a small vineyard, great attention to the local terroir, and a wine capable of going far beyond the simple immediacy of the grape variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected by Lorenzo and Alberto, FISAR sommeliers, for Emporio diVino.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emporio Divino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58729167126902,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/2717\/0166\/files\/Nuovoprogetto_79_1_7.jpg?v=1789641292","url":"https:\/\/emporiodivino.com\/en\/products\/riesling-lieu-dit-muhlforst-domaine-mader-copia","provider":"Emporio diVino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}