trimbach pinot noir alsace reserve 2019

trimbach pinot noir reserve is a varietal pinot noir red wine from aoc alsace produced by trimbach. trimbach is a family winery whose origins date back to 1626. it is located in the medieval town of ribeauvillé, alsace. the trimbach family has been in charge of it for 13 generations and currently has 50 hectares of vineyards. throughout their history they have produced wines that are fruity but structured, elegant, balanced and long-lived. it does not age in foudres or barrels, but rather its wines spend a few months or years aging in the bottle in the winery so that they are released at their optimum point on the market. trimbach pinot noir reserve is made from grapes from the best fantastic terroirs, including the famous rotenberg de ribeauvillé vineyard. to make the trimbach pinot noir réserve, the clusters are completely destemmed when they arrive at the winery and are crushed before being vatted. next, the must macerates with the skins at a low temperature for a few days and then ferments. trimbach's pinot noir is the only wine from the winery that undergoes malolactic fermentation. after this, the wine ages for 3 months in stainless steel tanks and is finally bottled. trimbach pinot noir reserve is a classic expression of pinot noir from alsace. trimbach pinot noir reserve 2019 is a juicy red wine with aromas of small black and red fruits accompanied by smoky notes. on the palate it is delicate, fresh and sweet. a well-structured wine, with refreshing acidity and a long, slightly tannic finish.