Wine regions of France: Alsace
Location and climate of Alsace
Alsace is located in eastern France, bordering Germany and Switzerland. The climate is continental, meaning summers are warm and winters are cold. However, due to the Vosges mountains which border the region on its western side, Alsace has a microclimate with milder temperatures than other regions at similar latitudes. Summers can be sunny and hot, with July averaging highs of 25°C (77°F), but cool nights allow grapes to develop good acid retention.
The Vosges mountains also provide shelter from rainstorms coming from the west; this protection comes at a cost though, as winds can be… Read more