Alsace and Wine

With its characteristic variance, and its time-old customs and heritage, Alsace is a region sure to be featured whenever the French talk about their culture, gastronomy, history and art.With a surprise around every corner, surely this is a land of adventure, color and warmth.

What makes Alsace more special is its first-rate and sumptuous wines. It is the sole region of France to continue the tradition of varietal wine making. "A small glass of Alsace wine is like a summer dress or a spring flower; it's a ray of sunshine that makes life brighter," said Christian Dior. Connoisseurs will surely feast to the seven delicious grape wine varieties they consider a healthy pleasure.

The Alsace Wine Route takes you past some of the world's most famous wine-farming estates. Forming a magnificent panorama, are the vineyards that enshroud thousands of acres as they climb the sunny slopes of the Vosges, past medieval villages and ancient castles.