Route des Vins

The Route des Vins d'Alsace (Wine route of Alsace) is an approximately 170 km long road, crossing the main wine producing areas of the region, from Thann in the south to Marlenheim near Strasbourg in the north .

Use the map on the right to explore the area we covered during our stay. Our base in Eguisheim is at the bottom.

The table below details the grapes grown in the region.

Variety Area (proportion)
Riesling 21.7%
Gewürztraminer 18.6%
Pinot Gris 15.2%
Auxerrois Blanc 14.2%
Pinot Noir 9.6%
Sylvaner 8.9%
Pinot Blanc 7.0%
Muscat varieties 2.3%
Chasselas 0.6%
Other, including Chardonnay and Savagnin 1.3%
Mixed vineyards 0.6%
Sum 15 535 ha