Famille Hugel
Alsace Sylvaner
2022
- Vegan
$26.00
9 case(s) available
About this winery
The culture of the vine has been practiced in Alsace for more than 2000 years. We find traces of the first Hugels in Alsace as early as the 15th century, and some two centuries later, Hans Ulrich Hugel settled in Riquewihr in 1639 and took the head of the powerful Corporation des Vignerons. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Hugels were recognized as great winegrowers. In 1902, Frédéric Emile Hugel left the old family property to settle in the center of Riquewihr, where the heart of the...
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Product notes
From predominantly clay-limestone plots around Riquewihr and south of Colmar. Dry and racy, it is close to Riesling in its expression.
Production notes
Grapes exclusively harvested by hand in small containers so that the harvest arrives intact at the press. Light gentle filtration before bottling in the spring, then aging in bottles in our cellars until it is put on sale. Wine fully corked with DIAM the cork without cork taste.
Tasting notes
The robe is clear with brilliant green reflections. The fruit expresses itself spontaneously on the first nose. Then the wine opens up with spices, green apple, white flowers. The mouth, delicately tangy, thirst-quenching, quickly calls for a new sip. A real thirst-quenching wine. Pairings with fish and sweet and savory Asian dishes