{"id":3118,"date":"2025-08-08T17:23:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T15:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/comprendre_le_vin\/what-soil-for-the-alsatian-vineyard\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:34:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T09:34:31","slug":"what-soil-for-the-alsatian-vineyard","status":"publish","type":"comprendre_le_vin","link":"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/en\/comprendre_le_vin\/what-soil-for-the-alsatian-vineyard\/","title":{"rendered":"What Soil for the Alsatian Vineyard?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3118\" class=\"elementor elementor-3118 elementor-2412\" data-elementor-post-type=\"comprendre_le_vin\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78cc3ea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"78cc3ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6536e4a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6536e4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e44414 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0e44414\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f09eba elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"8f09eba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Accueil<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca37779 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca37779\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"serp-title\">What <mark>soil<\/mark> for the Alsatian vineyard? The Alsace vineyard is situated on an unparalleled <strong>mosaic of soils<\/strong>. Alsatian geology is of rare complexity: it features a patchwork of rocks ranging from granite to limestone, including clay, schist, or sandstone. This great diversity \u2013 across a vineyard of approximately 15,500 ha \u2013 creates a favorable environment for the \u201cflourishing of many grape varieties and gives Alsace wines <strong>an extra soul<\/strong>\u201d, both unique and complex.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0626a90 e-con-full e-grid e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0626a90\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-916e461 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"916e461\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This exceptional diversity is explained by a turbulent tectonic history. Millions of years ago, the Earth&#8217;s crust subsided, forming the Rhine Graben (rift) between the Vosges and the Black Forest. Multiple collapses and faults fragmented the subsoil into a multitude of blocks, exposing almost all geological strata from the primary to the Quaternary periods. Thus, the crystalline Vosges bedrock (granites, gneiss, schists) coexists with varied sedimentary deposits (limestones, marls, sandstones, conglomerates) in the sub-Vosgian hills, while the plain of Alsace is covered with marls, fluvial alluvium, and glacial loess. Four large fault zones (Saverne, Ribeauvill\u00e9, Rouffach-Guebwiller, and Thann) further divide the vineyard into geological sub-regions.    <\/p><p>Furthermore, the nature of the soil directly influences the vine: it determines the depth of the root network and the plant&#8217;s access to water and nutrients. For example, a light, sandy, very porous soil drains water quickly (avoiding excess humidity), while a clayey soil will tend to do the opposite, retaining water and staying cool longer. Limestone, for its part, provides essential mineral elements to the vine. These soil differences ultimately translate into the grape and thus into the wine: they modulate the vine&#8217;s <strong>maturity<\/strong> and <strong>vigor<\/strong>, and contribute to the wine&#8217;s <strong>aromatic and structural personality<\/strong>. It is not easy to isolate the exact role of the soil, as many factors are involved (climate, grape variety, viticulture&#8230;), but clear correlations are observed between certain soil types and the resulting wine style.      <em>So, what are the main soil types of the Alsatian vineyard, and what do they bring to the wines?<\/em> Let&#8217;s look at this in detail.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c82ad85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c82ad85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Quels-sols-en-alsace-719x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2378\" alt=\"Quels sols en alsace\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Quels-sols-en-alsace-719x1024.webp 719w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Quels-sols-en-alsace-211x300.webp 211w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Quels-sols-en-alsace-768x1093.webp 768w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Quels-sols-en-alsace-1079x1536.webp 1079w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Quels-sols-en-alsace-1439x2048.webp 1439w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Quels-sols-en-alsace-350x498.webp 350w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Quels-sols-en-alsace-600x854.webp 600w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Quels-sols-en-alsace-scaled.webp 1798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1650d17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1650d17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fosse-Rhenan-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2394\" alt=\"Foss\u00e9 Rh\u00e9nan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fosse-Rhenan-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fosse-Rhenan-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fosse-Rhenan-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fosse-Rhenan-350x233.webp 350w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fosse-Rhenan-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Fosse-Rhenan.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a747b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a747b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The Main Soil Types of the Alsatian Vineyard<\/h2><p>Thanks to geological studies (notably those by Claude Sittler), no fewer than <strong>13 categories of wine-growing soils<\/strong> are distinguished in Alsace. Each possesses specific physical and chemical characteristics that influence the style of the wines. They can be grouped into three major morphological sets: <strong>Vosges mountain<\/strong> soils (hard primary rocks, thin soils), <strong>sub-Vosgian hill<\/strong> soils (varied secondary and tertiary deposits), and <strong>plain<\/strong> soils (recent Quaternary deposits). Here is an overview of the main types of Alsatian terroirs and their effects on the vine and wine:   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edf41d2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"edf41d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ef5f74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ef5f74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Focus on our Emblematic Alsatian Terroirs: Scherwiller, Rittersberg, Ortenberg<\/h2><p>To concretely illustrate the influence of Alsatian soils on wine, let&#8217;s look at three terroirs located around the commune of <strong>Scherwiller<\/strong> (Central Alsace, Bas-Rhin). Within a few kilometers, one finds on the one hand the <strong>alluvial cone<\/strong> of Scherwiller in the plain, and on the other hand two neighboring <strong>granitic slopes<\/strong>: the <strong>Rittersberg<\/strong> and the <strong>Ortenberg<\/strong>, at the foot of Ortenbourg Castle. These three locations, notably exploited by our estate, show how very different soils (alluvial gravels vs. granite) give rise to wines with distinct profiles, even with the same grape variety (often Riesling on these terroirs).  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c201365 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c201365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Scherwiller: Giessen Alluvium<\/h2><p><strong>Scherwiller<\/strong> is a wine-growing village built on the alluvial fan of the Giessen river, at the mouth of the Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines valley. Its vineyard is classified as <strong>Appellation Communale Scherwiller<\/strong> (one of the rare geographical designations in Alsace), reserved exclusively for Riesling. The soil there consists of \u201cvery stony Quaternary <strong>alluvium<\/strong>: many <strong>siliceous pebbles and gravel<\/strong>, mixed with sand and a little silt. This <strong>light, filtering, warm, and dry<\/strong> soil is considered very early: the vines start quickly in spring, and the grapes reach excellent ripeness. Furthermore, the clay and limestone content is low, which favors wines with elegance.\u201d    <\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/en\/produit\/riesling-scherwiller\/\"><strong>Scherwiller Riesling<\/strong><\/a> is renowned for its <strong>minerality<\/strong> and fine fruitiness. Thanks to these sandy-silty gravels, it expresses a <em>unique minerality and aromatic complexity<\/em> typical of this appellation. On the nose, one often detects a very appealing <strong>muscat aroma<\/strong> (pome fruits, fresh grape), with nuances of citrus and white flowers. On the palate, the wine is <strong>crisp and fresh<\/strong>, with well-integrated acidity and a delicately lemony finish. It is a dry, elegant Riesling that offers a balance between <strong>aromatic finesse<\/strong> and <strong>freshness<\/strong>. It pairs wonderfully with seafood, grilled fish, or Alsatian specialties (sauerkraut) due to its refreshing quality. This wine is best enjoyed within 3 to 5 years to fully appreciate its aromatic explosion.      <\/p><h2>The Rittersberg: an Exceptional Granitic Hillside<\/h2><p>The <strong>Rittersberg<\/strong> (literally \u201c&#8221;knights&#8217; mountain&#8221;\u201d) is a lieu-dit situated on the slopes just southwest of Scherwiller, towards the Vosges, dominated by the ruins of Ortenbourg Castle. It is a <strong>granitic hillside<\/strong> classified as a specific <em>lieu-dit<\/em>, long known for the quality of its wines. The soil of Rittersberg comes from a very old <strong>two-mica granite<\/strong>, which has deeply weathered, forming sandy granitic arena. Peculiarity: the soil layer there is <strong>very thin<\/strong> in places \u2013 the rock quickly outcrops. This shallow soil depth means that the vine must root deep into the rocky substrate and naturally suffers from <strong>water stress in summer<\/strong> (dry soil). The vine \u201c&#8221;eats little&#8221;\u201d on this poor soil, yielding small, concentrated bunches.     <\/p><p>Rittersberg yields wines with <strong>intense minerality<\/strong>, often marked by a <strong>salinity<\/strong> on the finish (a slight saline taste that enhances the tasting). The king grape variety on this soil is <strong>Riesling<\/strong>: it develops fine aromas of <strong>acacia, linden, with distinguished mineral notes<\/strong>. On the palate, Rittersberg Riesling is <strong>ample, well-structured<\/strong>, with good body and notable persistence. One feels a lively, ripe acidity that carries the finish far. These are wines <strong>made for gastronomy and aging<\/strong>: their solid structure allows them to refine further after a few years in bottle. Rittersberg also produces excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/en\/produit\/rittersberg-pinot-noir\/\"><strong>Pinot Noirs<\/strong><\/a> (reds) with fine tannins and vibrant fruitiness, and <strong>Pinot Gris<\/strong> and <strong>Gewurztraminers<\/strong> with good tension. In short, this granitic hillside yields aristocratic wines, both powerful and elegant, among the most prized in Bas-Rhin.      <\/p><h2>The Ortenberg: Deep Granite<\/h2><p>Near Rittersberg is another highly reputed lieu-dit: the <strong>Ortenberg<\/strong>. It is also a <strong>granitic<\/strong> terroir, located on a neighboring hillside (facing more to the east), but which presents a major difference: here the granite is covered by a <strong>deeper<\/strong> soil layer, richer in fine sand and silts. In other words, Ortenberg is a granite that is <strong>a bit more weathered<\/strong> and filled in: the bedrock is fractured deep down, forming granitic scree mixed with coarse sand over several tens of centimeters. This soil retains water a little better than Rittersberg and offers easier rooting. The vine suffers less from drought there, which translates into more regular ripeness and slightly higher yields.    <\/p><p>The <strong>Ortenberg wines<\/strong> are distinguished by <strong>aromas of great fruity intensity<\/strong>. This granitic terroir \u201c&#8221;with deeper subsoil&#8221;\u201d yields wines with <strong>intense fruit aromas<\/strong> (ripe fruits, exotic fruits), while retaining a mineral framework. The flagship grape variety on this hillside is <strong>Pinot Gris<\/strong>: it acquires a <strong>rich aromatic palette<\/strong> (well-ripened yellow fruits, smoky note, sweet spices) and a <strong>round, generous palate with good length<\/strong>. We highlight the <a href=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/en\/produit\/pinot-gris-ortenberg\/\"><strong>Pinot Gris Ortenberg<\/strong><\/a> as a wine of great elegance, a true expression of granite, with complex smoky aromas and a persistent finish. On the palate, there is an <strong>indulgent richness<\/strong> balanced by a pronounced minerality that brings freshness. This wine pairs wonderfully with refined dishes such as foie gras or braised white meats. The Riesling cultivated on Ortenberg also develops a more exotic fruity character than on Rittersberg, with slightly less biting acidity, which makes it accessible earlier. One can therefore say that Ortenberg offers the <strong>generous and aromatic<\/strong> side of granite, while Rittersberg is its <strong>strict and mineral<\/strong> side \u2013 two complementary facets of the Scherwiller terroir.       <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-598588a elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-3 elementor-grid-mobile-2 elementor-products-grid elementor-wc-products elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-products\" data-id=\"598588a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-products.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products elementor-grid columns-3\">\n<li class=\"desktop-align-center tablet-align-left mobile-align-left ast-product-gallery-layout-horizontal-slider ast-product-gallery-with-no-image ast-product-tabs-layout-horizontal product type-product post-1805 status-publish first instock product_cat-terroir-wines has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/en\/produit\/rittersberg-pinot-noir\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"1058\" src=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pinot-Noir-Rittersberg.webp\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Rittersberg Pinot Noir\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pinot-Noir-Rittersberg.webp 262w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pinot-Noir-Rittersberg-74x300.webp 74w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" title=\"\"><h2 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\">Rittersberg Pinot Noir<\/h2>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>15,30&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comprendre_le_vin\/3118?add-to-cart=1805\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_1805\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart \" data-product_id=\"1805\" data-product_sku=\"\" aria-label=\"Add to cart: &ldquo;Rittersberg Pinot Noir&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"&ldquo;Rittersberg Pinot Noir&rdquo; 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has been added to your cart\" role=\"button\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_1767\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"desktop-align-center tablet-align-left mobile-align-left ast-product-gallery-layout-horizontal-slider ast-product-gallery-with-no-image ast-product-tabs-layout-horizontal product type-product post-1765 status-publish last instock product_cat-terroir-wines has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/en\/produit\/riesling-scherwiller\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"235\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riesling-Scherwiller.webp\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"Riesling Scherwiller\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riesling-Scherwiller.webp 235w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riesling-Scherwiller-67x300.webp 67w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riesling-Scherwiller-229x1024.webp 229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" title=\"\"><h2 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\">Riesling Scherwiller<\/h2>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>11,50&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\">&euro;<\/span><\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comprendre_le_vin\/3118?add-to-cart=1765\" aria-describedby=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_1765\" data-quantity=\"1\" class=\"button product_type_simple add_to_cart_button ajax_add_to_cart \" data-product_id=\"1765\" data-product_sku=\"\" aria-label=\"Add to cart: &ldquo;Riesling Scherwiller&rdquo;\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-success_message=\"&ldquo;Riesling Scherwiller&rdquo; has been added to your cart\" role=\"button\">Add to cart<\/a>\t<span id=\"woocommerce_loop_add_to_cart_link_describedby_1765\" class=\"screen-reader-text\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7546aa9 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7546aa9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af68998 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af68998\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Granitic (and Gneissic) Soils<\/h3><p>Granitic terroirs occupy the slopes of the Vosges, on the ancient crystalline bedrock. Granite is a hard, fractured magmatic rock that disintegrates, producing a coarse sand called <strong>granitic arena<\/strong>. These very stony soils, with low water retention, are poor in clay and humus. Their fertility depends on the degree of granite alteration: the more it is decomposed (into sands and silts), the more mineral elements become available for the vine. Chemically, these are acidic soils (rich in silica, poor in limestone).    <\/p><p>Vines planted on granite often have to plunge their roots deep into the rock&#8217;s fissures to find water, which naturally limits their vigor. This results in moderate yields and good grape ripeness. Wines from <strong>granitic soils<\/strong> are renowned for their <strong>aromatic finesse and floral\/fruity expression<\/strong>, with much \u201cbrilliance in their youth. The palate structure is generally light to medium, supported by a lively and elegant acidity. They are often appreciated in their youth for their <strong>expressiveness<\/strong>, although the best of them can age. Notably, the abundant presence of quartz (silica crystals) in granite is believed to contribute an additional <strong>touch of liveliness and acidity<\/strong> to the wines. <em>Example:<\/em> the <strong>Grand Cru Frankstein<\/strong> in Dambach-la-Ville, on two-mica granite, yields chiseled, intense, and very mineral Rieslings, which well illustrate the elegance of granitic terroirs.\u201d     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5084ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5084ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Schist Soils<\/h3><p>In Alsace, schist outcrops are <em>quite rare<\/em>: they are found mainly in the Andlau region (Bas-Rhin) and near Vill\u00e9, where primary era schists outcrop on the edge of the Vosges. These schist soils are generally rich in fertilizing elements (they are transformed clays), relatively deep, and well-drained by the schist fissures. They also store solar heat well.   <\/p><p>Wines from <strong>schist terroirs<\/strong> are characterized by a certain <strong>acidic power<\/strong> and <strong>straightness<\/strong> on the palate, with a nervous and <strong>racy<\/strong> side. They often develop a marked minerality (stony, smoky notes) and gain complexity with time. Indeed, these wines are said to be <em>slow to open up<\/em>: often closed and austere in their youth, they require a few years of aging to reveal their full potential. These are wines of <strong>longevity<\/strong>. <em>Example:<\/em> the <strong>Grand Cru Kastelberg<\/strong> in Andlau (the only Grand Cru on black schists) produces very taut Rieslings, austere in their early years.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c6826a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c6826a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Volcanic Soils<\/h3><p>These terroirs come from ancient Permian volcanic rocks (approximately 300 million years old) that formed through the consolidation of lava and ash in an aquatic environment. They are sometimes called <em>volcano-sedimentary terroirs<\/em>, because the lava was often mixed with deposits. The typical Alsatian volcanic rock is a compact, hard, dark <strong>basaltic tuff<\/strong>, which is difficult to disintegrate. Soils derived from these rocks are stony, rich in ferrous elements, and dark in color. They <strong>retain solar heat very well<\/strong>, which promotes grape ripening, especially in cool areas. These plots are often very steep.     <\/p><p>Wines from <strong>volcanic terroir<\/strong> are renowned for their <strong>powerful and spicy character<\/strong>. One frequently finds <strong>smoky or grilled aromas<\/strong> (gunflint, flint, smoke) that reflect the basaltic soil. The palate is full, <strong>ample, and well-built<\/strong>, with a solid acidic structure that ensures long aging potential. These wines combine richness and vibrancy. <em>Example:<\/em> the <strong>Grand Cru Rangen<\/strong> in Thann, in southern Alsace, is the only Grand Cru on 100% volcanic soil (submarine volcanic tuff). It produces Rieslings and Pinot Gris of extraordinary expression: an intensely smoky bouquet, notes of candied citrus and stone, a massive palate balanced by high acidity, making them true aging wines among the most prestigious in Alsace.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dfda0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8dfda0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Sandstone Soils (Sands and Sandstones)<\/h3><p>Vosges sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed of cemented <strong>quartz grains<\/strong> (by silica or limestone, depending on the case). It is the famous \u201c&#8221;pink sandstone&#8221;\u201d of the Vosges, formed during the Triassic period. Geologically, sandstone terroirs are <strong>close to granitic terroirs<\/strong>: they are acidic, sandy, very filtering, and poor in nutrients. However, their viticultural expression is slightly different due to the finer sand texture and lower mineralization. Sandstone soils are light, often shallow, sometimes covered by forests (they were cleared for vines on certain well-exposed hillsides).    <\/p><p>Sandstone <strong>wines<\/strong> generally exhibit a <strong>particularly lively and persistent acidity<\/strong> \u2013 we speak of a longer <em>acidic backbone<\/em>. In contrast, the aromatic profile is often more discreet in their youth compared to granite or marl wines: fruity\/floral aromas take longer to express themselves, and the wine can seem austere or neutral in its early years. After a few years in the bottle, these wines gain aromatic complexity (floral notes, sweet spices) and retain great freshness. In short, sandstone terroirs produce wines <strong>built for cellaring<\/strong>, which need time to reveal their <strong>elegance<\/strong>. <em>Example:<\/em> the <strong>Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr<\/strong> (Lower Rhine) is partly sandstone: it yields Rieslings that are very straight and taut in their youth, which after 5 years develop beautiful notes of dried herbs and candied citrus, all while maintaining structuring freshness.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8cb492 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8cb492\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Limestone Soils<\/h3><p>Alsace&#8217;s limestone terroirs originate from marine sedimentary rocks (Triassic, Jurassic seas, etc.) dating back to the Secondary era. These limestone rocks, as they fragment, yield <strong>very stony soils<\/strong>, but with a sometimes significant fine clay fraction. Chemically, these are <strong>basic<\/strong> soils (alkaline, rich in calcium carbonates) that buffer acidity. They generally have good water retention capacity in clayey areas, while remaining well-drained thanks to the stones.   <\/p><p><strong>Limestone terroir wines<\/strong> almost always have a <strong>solid and broad acidic structure<\/strong> \u2013 paradoxically, despite the basic pH of the soil, the vine exalts a generous and taut acidity in the wine, a guarantee of longevity. These wines are distinguished by their <strong>ample body<\/strong> on the palate, with substance and power, but also an <strong>austere side in their youth<\/strong>. Indeed, white wines from limestone are often aromatically closed when young, appearing reserved, almost strict. Furthermore, limestone soils have a reputation for producing wines with a more <strong>mellow and generous<\/strong> texture once settled, perhaps due to a less lively pH and a nutrient supply favorable to good ripeness. <em>Example:<\/em> on the <strong>Grand Cru Osterberg<\/strong> in Ribeauvill\u00e9 (Muschelkalk limestone), Riesling yields a very straight and tight wine when young, which softens with time.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f265388 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f265388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1404\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sols-et-vins-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2419\" alt=\"Sols et vins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sols-et-vins-1.webp 1404w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sols-et-vins-1-300x219.webp 300w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sols-et-vins-1-1024x747.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sols-et-vins-1-768x560.webp 768w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sols-et-vins-1-350x255.webp 350w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Sols-et-vins-1-600x438.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1404px) 100vw, 1404px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-900d4a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"900d4a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Marl-limestone Soils (Clay-Limestone)<\/h3><p>Many Alsatian hillsides are formed of <strong>marls<\/strong> (calcareous clays) mixed with <strong>limestone pebbles<\/strong>. Through erosion and rockfalls from the cliffs, these elements form thick layers of deposits known as <strong>marl-limestone<\/strong> or <em>conglomerates<\/em>. The bedrock evolves slowly and subtly there, forming deep, heavy soils with a high proportion of clay and fragmented limestone. These clay-limestone soils have a <strong>high water retention capacity<\/strong> (thanks to the clay) while remaining sufficiently draining (thanks to the limestone gravel): an ideal balance for the vine, which finds both freshness in summer and moderate water stress.   <\/p><p><strong>Wines from marl-limestone<\/strong> theoretically combine the best of both components: the <strong>power and richness<\/strong> provided by the marl, supported by the <strong>beautiful long acidity<\/strong> conferred by the limestone. When young, these wines are often <strong>generous, ample, and long on the palate<\/strong>, with volume and a rich aromatic palette (ripe fruits, spices, sometimes a smoky touch). They age <strong>admirably well<\/strong>, gaining minerality (stone notes, petrol for Riesling) and complexity over decades. The greater the proportion of limestone in the soil compared to clay, the more the wine will develop <strong>finesse and tension<\/strong> as it ages. Conversely, a very clayey marl-limestone will yield a more opulent and aromatic wine in its youth. This type of balanced terroir is particularly suitable for rich grape varieties like Pinot Gris or Gewurztraminer, which acquire structure and aging potential there. <em>Example:<\/em> the <strong>Grand Cru Hengst<\/strong> in Wintzenheim, a heavy marl-limestone terroir, produces spicy, very powerful, and alcoholic Gewurztraminers in their youth, but which after 15 years transform into complex wines of great elegance, with notes of truffle and candied fruits.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b793ed6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b793ed6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Mixed Marl-Sandstone, Marl-Limestone-Sandstone Soils, etc.<\/h3><p>In the sub-Vosgian hills, many terroirs feature a <strong>mixture of several rocks<\/strong>. The most frequent combinations associate marly elements (clay) with sandstone (sand) and\/or limestone elements. These composite soils often originate from varied Tertiary scree. For example, a <em>marl-sandstone terroir<\/em> is the &#8220;sandstone&#8221; variant of marl-limestone: there are sandstone pebbles instead of limestone in the clay matrix. This mixture creates a soil with a dual effect: the <strong>marl brings power<\/strong> and body to the wine, while the <strong>sandstone lightens the structure<\/strong> and provides a lively acidity. Wines from marl-sandstone often prove <strong>more generous than on pure sandstone<\/strong> (less austere) and with <strong>more complex aromas than on pure marl<\/strong>. An interesting compromise between richness and finesse is achieved.      <\/p><p>There are also <em>marl-limestone-sandstone terroirs<\/em> mixing clay, limestone, and sandstone in the soil. These deep and <strong>very mineral-rich<\/strong> lands combine the effects of the three components: the vigor and structure provided by the marl, balanced by the lightening action of limestone and sandstone. However, the wine&#8217;s harmony may take time: these wines often take longer to <strong>integrate their antagonistic components<\/strong> and find their balance. Finally, let&#8217;s mention the rare <em>limestone-sandstone terroirs<\/em> (quartz cemented by limestone): the rock there is very hard and alters little, producing an extremely stony and poor soil. Limestone-sandstone wines are described as <strong>very taut, straight on the acid<\/strong>, with intense floral expressions. Their minerality is marked, almost sharp, and they often require several years of aging to soften.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b39db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19b39db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Heavy Clay and Marl Soils (Clay-Marl)<\/h3><p>Certain sectors of the vineyard (often at the bottom of slopes or on plateaus) have soils that are almost exclusively clayey or marly, without many stones. Pure clay forms soft but compact rocks, yielding <strong>heavy, sticky, and greasy soils<\/strong> when wet. These <strong>clay-marl<\/strong> soils have high chemical fertility, as clay strongly retains nutritive cations (potassium, magnesium, etc.) and makes them available to the roots. In return, they can suffer from waterlogging (slower drainage) and cool down quickly in depth. The vine grows vigorously there but may struggle to ripen perfectly if the soil is too rich and humid.    <\/p><p><strong>Wines from heavy clay soils<\/strong> are distinguished by a <strong>robust structure<\/strong> and a great mouthfeel. These are often <strong>very powerful wines, which require time<\/strong> to open up. When young, they can seem a bit rustic or harsh, with a bitterness or even a <strong>slight astringency<\/strong> unusual for white wines. This <em>tannin<\/em> sensation comes from the strong extraction of matter in the grape when the vine grows on clay (thicker skins, polyphenol richness). After a few years of aging, these wines become more integrated and can develop opulent tertiary aromas (honey, dried fruits, spices). Clay terroirs are well suited to the most aromatic and opulent Alsatian grape varieties: <strong>Gewurztraminer<\/strong>, in particular, thrives there, yielding very full-bodied wines, and <strong>Pinot Gris<\/strong> can acquire a rich, almost luscious texture in late harvests.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-606db4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"606db4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Colluvial and Piedmont Soils<\/h3><p>At the bottom of hillsides and at the mouth of the Vosges valleys, one finds alluvial fans and slope-foot deposits called <strong>colluvium<\/strong>. These are materials torn from the slopes by the \u201cerosion (scree, gravel, silts) and accumulated during the Quaternary period\u201d. The mineralogical composition of these colluvium depends directly on the rocks present upstream: it can therefore vary enormously from one place to another. For example, an alluvial fan from a granitic valley will be mainly acidic sandy-gravelly, while one from a marly valley will be silty and calcareous. The <strong>fertility<\/strong> and water retention capacity of these soils depend on this composition.    <\/p><p><strong>Wines from colluvium<\/strong> do not have a uniform profile due to this variability. On light colluvium (e.g., siliceous scree), one will obtain wines that are rather lively, aromatic, and to be drunk in their youth. On heavy clayey colluvium, the wines can be more powerful and suitable for aging. Generally, piedmont terroirs offer wines of an intermediate style between those of the mountains and the plains.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55d1bb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55d1bb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Alluvial Plain Soils<\/h3><p>The Alsace plain, between the wine route and the Rhine, features <strong>alluvial terraces<\/strong> deposited by watercourses over millennia. These <strong>alluvial soils<\/strong> consist of sands, silts, gravels, and rounded pebbles, brought and then sorted by rivers. The materials are rolled (smoothed surface) and classified by size: pebbles and gravels form very draining layers, while silts form finer layers that retain water better. Depending on the history of the watercourses, the proportion of pebbles, sand, or silt varies from one area to another. Overall, these are <strong>light, warm, and filtering<\/strong> soils, often poor in nutrients. They warm up quickly in spring, which makes them <strong>early-ripening<\/strong> terroirs for the vine.     <\/p><p><strong>Wines from alluvium<\/strong> are generally marked by <strong>freshness<\/strong> and <strong>minerality<\/strong>. These terroirs yield wines with often intense <strong>floral and fruity<\/strong> aromas, sometimes with slightly muscat or spicy notes, and a supple, thirst-quenching palate. Thanks to the deep and draining soils, the vine develops an extensive root system there, which can lead to relatively high yields \u2013 hence wines that are often pleasant to drink young, less concentrated than those from hillsides. Indeed, it is recommended to enjoy the <strong>aromatic purity<\/strong> of these wines in their early youth, before the acidity declines. <em>Example:<\/em> <strong>plain Rieslings<\/strong> (e.g., communal appellation <em>Klevner de Heiligenstein<\/em> or <em>Riesling de Scherwiller<\/em>) are renowned for their expressive bouquet and suppleness, to be enjoyed within 3 to 5 years. Conversely, on certain stonier and poorer terraces, very mineral, chiseled white wines can be obtained, reminiscent of the tension of mountain terroirs. <strong>Scherwiller<\/strong> is an emblematic case of a gravelly alluvial terroir producing a dry Riesling of beautiful minerality \u2013 we will discuss this further later.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e3359a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e3359a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Loess Soils (Aeolian Silts)<\/h3><p><strong>Loess<\/strong> is another plain soil very present in Alsace. It is a deposit of fine sediments (<strong>silts<\/strong>) brought by the wind during the Quaternary glaciations. This yellowish, very homogeneous silt has accumulated in layers sometimes several meters thick, especially in central and northern Alsace. Pure loess is loose and highly fertile (rich in fine limestone, clay, and leached minerals). Over time, loess transforms into more clayey <em>loam<\/em> through leaching. Loess soils are deep, easy to work, and retain water moderately. They sometimes cover other terroirs, forming a uniform silty mantle.      <\/p><p><strong>Loess wines<\/strong> generally present a <strong>charming and delicate aromatic profile<\/strong>. These are often wines <strong>quite soft on the palate, with moderate acidity<\/strong> and a beautiful roundness. They feature floral aromas (linden, hawthorn) and white-fleshed fruits. Their <strong>minerality<\/strong> is less pronounced than on pebbles or hard rocks, but they retain a certain freshness. These wines are also best enjoyed in their <strong>youth<\/strong>, to fully appreciate their pure fruitiness. Many Alsace Muscat, Pinot Blanc, or Sylvaner wines come from loess parcels, yielding light, convivial, and easy-to-drink wines. Of course, if the loess is merely a covering over a limestone subsoil, the wine can combine the finesse of the loess with the structure of the underlying limestone. In short, loess brings a <strong>silky texture<\/strong> and an accessible side to wines, without heaviness.       <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d81d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"70d81d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c739525 uael-header-sticky-no uael-border-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-table\" data-id=\"c739525\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope class=\"uael-table-wrapper\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Table\">\n\t\t<table id=\"uael-table-id-c739525\" class=\"uael-text-break uael-column-rules uael-table\" data-sort-table=\"no\" data-show-entry=\"no\" data-searchable=\"no\" data-responsive=\"no\">\n\t\t\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr class=\"uael-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th data-sort=\"0\" class=\"sort-this elementor-repeater-item-45a610c uael-table-col uael-table-head-cell-text\" scope=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sort-style\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Soil Type<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th data-sort=\"1\" class=\"sort-this elementor-repeater-item-ebff949 uael-table-col uael-table-head-cell-text\" scope=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sort-style\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Characteristics (Soil)<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th data-sort=\"2\" class=\"sort-this elementor-repeater-item-6612759 uael-table-col uael-table-head-cell-text\" scope=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sort-style\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Typical Impact on Wine<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t<tbody>\n\t\t\t<!-- ROWS -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr data-entry=\"1\" class=\"uael-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-6b3ba80\" data-title=\"Soil Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Granitic soil (arena)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-78df443\" data-title=\"Characteristics (Soil)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Coarse acidic sand, very draining, poor.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-15388e0\" data-title=\"Typical Impact on Wine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Expressive, lively, light wines, to be drunk young.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr><tr data-entry=\"2\" class=\"uael-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-2de9c9f\" data-title=\"Soil Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Schist soil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-9088b0f\" data-title=\"Characteristics (Soil)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Layered rock, rich in minerals, retains heat.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-d0ac74d\" data-title=\"Typical Impact on Wine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Racy, fresh wines, closed when young, slow to open.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr><tr data-entry=\"3\" class=\"uael-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-511ff73\" data-title=\"Soil Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Volcanic soil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-ebeae14\" data-title=\"Characteristics (Soil)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Dark stones, retain heat, difficult to alter.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-46f18ff\" data-title=\"Typical Impact on Wine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Smoky, ample, very structured wines, for long aging.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr><tr data-entry=\"4\" class=\"uael-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-301f434\" data-title=\"Soil Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Sandstone soil (sand\/sandstone)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-da32c98\" data-title=\"Characteristics (Soil)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Hard quartz sand, acidic, very filtering.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-e8cf280\" data-title=\"Typical Impact on Wine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Wines with high acidity, discreet aromas when young, aging required.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr><tr data-entry=\"5\" class=\"uael-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-20c7428\" data-title=\"Soil Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Limestone soil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-b423123\" data-title=\"Characteristics (Soil)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Basic scree, alkaline stony soil.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-1659df0\" data-title=\"Typical Impact on Wine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Wines with broad acidity, massive body, closed when young then lemony.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr><tr data-entry=\"6\" class=\"uael-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-d306047\" data-title=\"Soil Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Marl-limestone soil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-4d7240c\" data-title=\"Characteristics (Soil)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Clay + limestone, heavy and water-fertile soil.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-0dd7d92\" data-title=\"Typical Impact on Wine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Powerful wines, long on the palate, which mineralize with age.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr><tr data-entry=\"7\" class=\"uael-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-d5b9042\" data-title=\"Soil Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Heavy clay soil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-e68b55f\" data-title=\"Characteristics (Soil)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Pure clay, greasy soil, very fertile in minerals.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-e1a25fa\" data-title=\"Typical Impact on Wine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Very rich, structured wines, sometimes bitter\/tannic when young.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr><tr data-entry=\"8\" class=\"uael-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-d073287\" data-title=\"Soil Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Alluvial soil (pebbles)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-2a831fe\" data-title=\"Characteristics (Soil)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Pebbles, gravel, sands in the plain, very draining.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-a02b88b\" data-title=\"Typical Impact on Wine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Mineral, floral, fresh wines, to be drunk in their youth.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr><tr data-entry=\"9\" class=\"uael-table-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-9809ce8\" data-title=\"Soil Type\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Loess soil (silt)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-bd7cb6b\" data-title=\"Characteristics (Soil)\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Fine aeolian silt, fertile, deep, calcareous.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"uael-table-col uael-table-body-cell-text elementor-repeater-item-32cbda9\" data-title=\"Typical Impact on Wine\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-table__text-inner\">Supple, aromatic, low-acid wines, to be enjoyed young.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-319f47d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"319f47d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ultimately, Alsace benefits from an <strong>incredibly diverse geological heritage<\/strong> which, combined with the variety of grape varieties and microclimates, results in an unparalleled range of wines. The notion of <em>terroir<\/em> takes on its full meaning here: each type of soil adds its touch \u2013 vibrant acidity from granite, opulence from clay, finesse from limestone, fruitiness from alluvium, etc. The <strong>diversity of soils in the Alsatian vineyard is such that there is something for every taste<\/strong>: from the lightest and most floral wine to the most powerful and spicy, the Alsatian terroir is an infinite source of inspiration for those who know how to read it in the glass. Each bottle then becomes the expression of a precise place, a plot of land, extending into the wine the singular voice of the soil from which it originates.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31270aa uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"31270aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-515' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-c0f7670\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-c0f7670 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-6a0b007cd8721\">How Does Soil Depth Affect Wine Acidity?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A thin soil (Rittersberg) imposes rapid water stress; the plant slows its photosynthesis and concentrates acids. A deep and cool soil (loess or marl-limestone) dampens this stress; acidity remains high but better integrated, with more flesh around the structure. <\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-108c85c\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-108c85c uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-6a0b007cd8c23\">Is Soil Alone Enough to Predict the Aging Potential of an Alsatian Wine?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Not entirely: grape variety, vintage, and viticultural practices also matter. Nevertheless, it is observed that wines from <strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1840\">limestone, schist, or volcanic tectites<\/strong> readily age 10-20 years, while those born on <strong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1922\">alluvium or loess<\/strong> often show their best within the first decade. <\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-a379f8e\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-a379f8e uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-6a0b007cd8c59\">Does the Soil Influence the Final Color of Alsace Wines?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Indirectly, yes. On heavy clays and marls, grape skins thicken, and pressing and maceration release more phenolic compounds, sometimes resulting in more golden whites or more intense ros\u00e9s. On granites and filtering sandstones, the juices often remain paler and more crystalline.  <\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-6aee70a\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uael-question-6aee70a uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-6a0b007cd8c80\">Do Climate Changes Alter the Impact of Soils on Grapevines?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes. With hotter and drier summers, deep and clayey soils become valuable for their water reserves, whereas granites and filtering sandstones can accentuate water stress. Some estates are therefore replanting late-ripening grape varieties (Riesling, Sylvaner) on light hillsides and reserving the clays for earlier-ripening Pinot Noirs.  <\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fddff21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fddff21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sources and further information:<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vinsalsace.com\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.vinsalsace.com<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futura-sciences.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.futura-sciences.com\/<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/rockinredblog.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/rockinredblog.com\/<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b29fe56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b29fe56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Resume-des-sols.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2382\" alt=\"R\u00e9sum\u00e9 des sols\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Resume-des-sols.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Resume-des-sols-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Resume-des-sols-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Resume-des-sols-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Resume-des-sols-350x525.webp 350w, https:\/\/vinruhlmann.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Resume-des-sols-600x900.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accueil What soil for the Alsatian vineyard? 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