Roussette de Savoie

The appellation roussette de Savoie means a white wine wine region Savoie. The name was given the designation of origin of the grape Altesse, is mentioned in the Savoie roussette. The approved vineyards spread over the municipalities Apremont, Arbin, Barby, Billième, Le Bourget -du -Lac, Brison -Saint- Innocent, Challes -les -Eaux, Chignin, Chindrieux, Cruet, Francin, Fréterive, Jongieux, Lucey, Les Marches Montmélian, Motz, Myans, Ruffieux, Saint -Alban- Leysse, Saint- Baldoph, Saint- Germain- la- Chambotte, Saint- Jeoire - Prieuré Saint -Jean -de- la- Porte Saint -Jean -de- chevelu, Saint -Pierre- d'Albigny, Serrières -en- Chautagne and Yenne (all in the Savoie département ) and Ayse, Bassy, Bonneville, Challonges, Chaumont, Chessenaz, Clara Fond- Arcine, Desingy, Frangy Franclens, Marignier, Marin, massongy, Musièges, Publier, Sciez, Thonon -les- Bains, Usinens, Vanzy and Ville -la-Grand (all in the Haute- Savoie). Thus, the definition of production area is almost identical to that of the appellation Vin de Savoie.

In addition to the simple roussette de Savoie 4 Crus have been recognized with more stringent regulations:

• Roussette de Savoie Mare position: this only applies to Cru wines from the community Jongieux and Lucey.
• Roussette de Savoie Frangy: Chaumont, Desingy and Frangy
• Roussette de Savoie Monterminod: Saint -Alban- Leysse.
• Roussette de Savoie Monthoux: Saint -Jean -de- Chevelu.

Since 4 September 1973, the appellation has the status of a Appellation d' Origine ( AOC short ).

The vineyards are located at an average height of about 250-560 m above sea level. NN on slopes of the foothills of the Savoy Alps. Through a southern orientation of the slopes, the vines are protected from the cold north winds. During the night, cool air falls down from the heights and ensures the wine beneficial high enough temperature difference between day and night.

Varieties

In general, the yields are limited to 59 hectoliters / hectare. Stricter rules apply to the crus Frangy Mare Stel, Monterminod and Monthoux; here, the limit is 53 hectoliters / hectare. In its original version, the restriction was even only 32 hl / ha and corresponded rather to the boundary conditions to generate high quality. Nowadays, due to the success of the wine can be observed at the upper limit of what is permissible prone to a high income.

The white wine is made ​​exclusively from grapes Altesse since the 2000 vintage. Previously was an admixture of Chardonnay to max. 10% allowed. The straw-colored wines are fruity and with an aroma of violets, and noticeable notes of honey, almond or hazelnut.

Before the fermentation of the natural minimum sugar content of the must should not be 153 g / l, an alcohol content of 10 percent by volume of the wine corresponds to (→ Most weight). For the 4 Crus, the corresponding figures 162 g / l and 10.5 % alcohol by volume. If a Chaptalisation is approved in bad years, the alcohol content of the finished fermented wine may not exceed 13% by volume.

The planting density is at least 5000 vines / hectare.