Sweet and highly esteemed

Uniquely, when vinified these grapes produce wine which smells and tastes “grapey�.

Fast forward and move north to France’s Alsace region, and here is a dry example produced by Albert Mann, a domaine renowned for making wines of great purity and racy drinkability, now 100 per cent organic in its production methods.

On the nose, the wine is extrovertly aromatic, with shades of rose petals and Turkish Delight. The palate is direct, zesty and moreish.

Serve chilled and enjoy as a plate sharpener or with lightly spicy food or with hot asparagus, a dish which defeats most wines.