Valentin Zusslin

Alsatian precision: Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Gewürztraminer from mineral terroir.

Valentin Zusslin produces wines from Alsace's distinctive terroir, where continental climate and mineral-rich soils shape aromatic white varieties and elegant reds. The winery's portfolio centers on Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Gewürztraminer—grapes that define the region's character. The Clos du Liebenberg Grande Reserve Riesling and Luft Pinot Noir 'Bollenberg' both achieve 96-point averages from prestige critics including Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator. The Gewürztraminer Vendanges Tardives 'Bollenberg', a late-harvest expression of the variety's spiced stone-fruit intensity, rates at 94.5 points across the same panel. These benchmarks reflect the precision and balance Alsatian winemaking demands—dry or off-dry whites with mineral structure, and Pinot Noir with the silken tannins the region's cooler sites encourage. The winery's focus on single-vineyard and reserve expressions suggests a commitment to site expression and selective harvesting.