Route des Vins d'Alsace
France
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Route des Vins d'Alsace
Welcome to the Route des Vins d'Alsace, France's oldest and perhaps most picturesque wine route. This 170-kilometer ribbon of asphalt and ancient paths ties together over a hundred charming villages, dozens of feudal fortresses,…
Listen in the app2The Concept of Terroir — The Soil Beneath the Vine
To appreciate the Route des Vins, one must first understand the concept of terroir. This French term, which has no direct English equivalent, refers to the holistic environment in which a grape is grown. …
Listen in the app3Strasbourg's Historic Cellar — The World's Oldest Wine
While the Route des Vins is famous for its rural villages, it actually begins with a legendary site in the capital of Alsace: the Historic Wine Cellar of the Strasbourg Hospices. Located beneath a former hospital, these cool,…
Listen in the app4Colmar — The Capital of Alsatian Wine
No exploration of the Route des Vins is complete without a stop in Colmar, often referred to as the 'Capital of Alsatian Wine.' This city serves as the administrative and commercial heart of the region's wine industry. The…
Listen in the app5Riquewihr — The Fortified Jewel of the Route
We continue north to Riquewihr, perhaps the most iconic and perfectly preserved village on the Route des Vins. Riquewihr is unique because it escaped the destruction of numerous wars, including the French Revolution and both…
Listen in the app6The Rise of the Co-operatives — Efficiency and Quality
While family estates are the traditional heart of the Route des Vins, the modern era has seen the rise of powerful and high-quality co-operatives. One of the best examples is found in the village of Beblenheim or nearby Bennwihr. …
Listen in the app7Feudal Fortresses — The High Koenigsbourg Sentinel
The Route des Vins is not only about the valleys; it is also defined by the fortresses that watch over them. The most impressive of these is the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, perched on a rocky spur of the Vosges mountains. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey along the Route des Vins d'Alsace, we are left with a profound sense of the harmony between man, nature, and history. This 170-kilometer path has shown us that wine is not merely a product, but a…
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What is Route des Vins d'Alsace?
Route des Vins d'Alsace is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.1329, 7.3159 |
| Last updated |