Where Fairytale Scenery Meets Cellars: 10 Wineries to Visit in Alsace

Alsace is where fairytales meet wine cellars. The region boasts rolling vineyards, medieval villages and half-timbered houses, so picturesque they might just lure a Smurf out of one of the nearby forests. 

French, but with a German twist, the stunningly beautiful region is home to fiercely independent winemakers, who craft some of Europe’s most precise, age-worthy wines.

This includes Rieslings with the tension of a violin string, Gewürztraminers so aromatic they should come with a warning and Pinot Noir that’s no sidekick to the region’s more famous white wines. Organic and biodynamic farming here aren’t trends; they have been a way of life for decades. 

So, whether you’re a seasoned oenophile who wants to taste through the nuances of the region’s 14 different soil types or someone who just wants to enjoy a good glass while living out your storybook fantasy, we’re rounded up 10 wineries you can’t miss.

To make it easier to plan out an itinerary, we broke down the list according to subregions: Bas-Rhin (the lower Rhine) to the north and Haut-Rhin (the upper Rhine) to the south.

Bas-Rhin Wineries to Visit

Domaine Boeckel

Mittelbergheim

Founded in 1853 by Frédéric Boeckel, Domaine Boeckel began as a butcher’s shop before evolving into a vinicultural haven. Frédéric’s son, Emile, a visionary, was among the first to bottle Alsatian wines. His legacy continues today, with 26 hectares of organically farmed vines that produce classic wines reflective of the region’s rich terroirs. 

Those bottlings are reason enough to visit, but the cellar, which is shown on tours, is a must-see monument to tradition. It houses more than 60 oak casks, some dating back to 1901. A vintage bottle conveyor, once used to transport bottles, still spans 250 meters across the space as a relic of its storied past. If you’re lucky, you may even taste wines from their impressive library of over 7,000 bottles.

Jean-Pierre Rietsch

Mittelbergheim

Jean-Pierre Rietsch is part of a quiet revolution in Alsace, a collective of winemakers—including Lucas Rieffel, Catherine Riss, André Kleinknecht, Ludo Rohrer and Antoine Kreydenweis—whose names are reshaping the region.

Rietsch’s wines are a masterclass in low-intervention winemaking, with Rieslings that are electric, vertical and built to last. 

Located in the heart of Mittelbergheim, one of the most beautiful villages in Alsace, known for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture and deep winemaking heritage, the rustic tasting room is a prime spot to explore Rietsch’s expressive wines. It sits above the winery, which offers breathtaking views of the rolling vineyards of the Vallée de Barr. It’s an experience that blends history, landscape and cutting-edge winemaking into one unforgettable visit.

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