The excellent location and exposure of the hillsides around the Rouffach area have attracted grape growers and winemakers since Roman times, giving rise to an economy mainly focused on wine production. The reputation of the quality of the vineyards of the "Côte (slope) de Rouffach" dates back to the possessions of the realm of Austrasia in the north east of France during the Merovingian period (511- 751). In the 7th century the Rouffach region became the temporal property of the bishops of Strasbourg who remained the owners, but rented the property out to tenant farmers until the French Revolution in 1789.

Sheltered by the highest peaks of the Vosges mountains, this terroir receives an exceptional amount of sunshine. The mainly chalky subsoil ensures good drainage. The exposure of the hillsides goes from east to south-west.

The wines from the Côte de Rouffach are characterised by the delicacy, the fruity taste and the freshness of the texture. In 2005 , the Institut National des Appellations d'Origine (INAO) has recognized the Côte de Rouffach denomination as local appellation. Only the following grape varieties were recognized : Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir.

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