- Last updated on March 17, 2023
Welcome! This is our Trimbach Muscat Alsace Réserve review.
Trimbach Muscat Alsace Réserve is a white wine hailing from the Alsace region of France.
Trimbach is a family-owned winery that has been producing wine for over 400 years, and the Muscat Alsace Réserve is a testament to their expertise and dedication to their craft.
This wine is made from Muscat grapes and is aged in stainless steel tanks, resulting in a wine that is fresh, fruity, and aromatic.
Find below our Trimbach Muscat Alsace Réserve full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve Review
- Brand: Trimbach
- Grape Varietal: Muscat
- Region: France, Alsace
- Tasting Notes: Lemon & Peach fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Flûte / 43-46 °F (6-8 °C) / Don’t decant
- Storage: Up to 5 years
- Price Range: ~$25
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve review: What's its color?
Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve has a pale straw color with a slight green hue.
When swirled, the wine forms legs that slowly trickle down the glass.
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What does Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve taste like?
Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve is entirely made from Moscato grapes.
Is Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve wine is a dry wine.
A dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve review: Which food pairs well with it?
Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of foods.
It is an excellent match for seafood dishes, such as grilled shrimp or scallops, as well as salads and light pasta dishes.
The wine also pairs well with spicy cuisine, such as Thai or Indian food, and with desserts that are not too sweet, such as fruit tart or sorbet.
Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve review: What's its alcohol content?
Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve wine’s alcohol content is 12.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Trimbach Muscat Alsace Reserve wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
Since this is an off-dry wine it will have a bit more than 4 calories per grams.
What is Maison Trimbach?
Here is an extract from the Maison Trimbach website:
“Maison Trimbach’s viticultural origins date back to 1626, and since then, twelve generations of rigorous winemakers and Ambassadors devoted to the passion for Alsace wines have constantly distinguished themselves by the quality and authenticity of their wines, to patiently develop, from father to son, a solid reputation.“
Conclusion
Trimbach Muscat Alsace Réserve is a delightful white wine that showcases the unique characteristics of Muscat grapes.
This wine is a testament to the Trimbach family’s expertise and dedication to producing high-quality wines.
It has a bright, refreshing character with a complex aroma and flavor profile that make it an excellent wine for pairing with a variety of dishes.
This wine is perfect for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted, aromatic wine that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
