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Strasbourg
Alsace Wine Tour: History, Tasting & Cellar Visit
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Overview
The Alsatian Christmas Wine Tour and Tasting invites guests to explore the historic Maison ZEYSSOLFF, one of Alsace's distinguished wineries, where tradition and innovation meet. This isn't just a wine tour; it's an immersive journey into Alsatian winemaking heritage.
Visitors discover the winery's unique features, including century-old oak casks, some holding 10,000 liters, still actively used in wine production. The highlight is the ZEYSSOLFF barrel, crafted in 1897 for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900, a testament to the winery's enduring legacy. The experience is family-friendly and welcomes all ages to discover the unique Alsatian wine-making process.
The tour also features a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with projections and sound within the cellar. Guests sample organically certified wines and learn about the family history through an explanatory video. As a parting gift, each guest receives a piece of Alsatian gingerbread and a bottle of homemade mulled wine. 
Highlights
Explore a Historic Winery: Discover Maison ZEYSSOLFF, home to century-old oak casks still used for winemaking.
Immersive Cellar Experience: Enjoy a unique show with projections and sound effects inside the wine cellar.
Taste Organic Alsatian Wines: Sample a selection of the winery's finest wines, many of which are organically certified.
Family-Friendly Tour: The tour welcomes children and adults of all ages.
Gifts Included: Receive a piece of Alsatian gingerbread and a bottle of homemade mulled wine.
Learn Winemaking History: Watch an explanatory video on how Alsace wines are made.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers highly recommend the tour for its informative guides, unique wines, and immersive experience. The winery's history and the quality of the wines are consistently praised.
Customers loved the informative and passionate guide, Marie.
Visitors enjoyed the excellent selection of wine samples.
Many found the videos about wine-making and the family history entertaining and educational.
Guests appreciated the warm hospitality and unique wines, especially the pinot gris rose and Klevener.
Some visitors noted the need to arrange personal transportation to the winery.
Some visitors wanted tour times or options that better aligned with their schedules.
The Journey
Maison ZEYSSOLFF Winery
Maison ZEYSSOLFF is a winery in Alsace with century-old oak casks, some with a capacity of 10,000L, still in use for winemaking. Its highlight is the ZEYSSOLFF barrel, crafted in 1897 for the Paris Universal Exhibition (1900), which remains in use today. The winery provides an immersive experience with projections and sound, unique in France, and offers organic certified wines.
Family Winery (dating back to 1850)
The family winery, with origins tracing back to 1850, showcases the heritage and traditions of Alsatian winemaking. It features century-old oak barrels that are still used to vinify wines, embodying the winery's commitment to preserving its history.
Wine-Boutique Area
The wine-boutique area is where the tasting concludes, offering a chance to savor a slice of kougelhopf, a typical Alsatian cake, and to further explore the wines. A guide is available to answer any questions, ensuring a complete and informative tasting experience. Guests also receive a parting gift of mulled wine and cookies.
Know Before You Go
The Alsatian Christmas Wine Tour and Tasting includes snacks and alcoholic beverages. Guests also receive a piece of Alsatian gingerbread and a bottle of homemade mulled wine as a gift. This experience excludes transportation to and from the winery. Please note that while the tour is family-friendly, participants must arrange their own transportation.
Hot Tip
Many visitors recommend allowing extra time to explore the surrounding area of small villages and other wineries. Consider combining the wine tour with a visit to the nearby village of Barr for a more complete experience of the Alsace region.
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