Today we are happy to share a handful of seriously impressive new releases from one of Alsace’s brightest young talents in Léonard Dietrich.
Léo’s family has been growing grapes in the village of Dambach-la-Ville for centuries. Immersed in wine from a young age, he has worked in his family’s vineyards for as long as he can remember and in recent years has continued to garner experience working alongside one of the region’s great teachers in Patrick Meyer.
Today he farms three hectares around the village, which includes the lieu-dits Breitstein, Frauenberg and the Grand Cru Frankstein. Like many young vignerons in Alsace, Léo is wary of monoculture and the effects of climate change. He has spent his first few vintages converting the vineyards to biodynamics and planting fruit trees amongst the vines.
In just a handful of vintages, Léo has proven to be a deft touch in the cellar. He favours gentle presses and a proper élevage in large Alsatian fûts in order to harness the perfume of each variety and the pedigree of each site. In a region teeming with talent, his wines stand out for their subtle purity.
Léo’s wines can now be found on Tutto a Casa